[Virginia's] state’s energy demand was flat 2006-2020 b/c, even though population increased, offset by energy efficiency. However, independent forecast shows that unconstrained demand for power in VA would 2x w/in next 10yrs, w/ data center industry being main driver.
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-Doubling current solar deployment rates
-Building one 1,500 MW gas plant every 2 years for 15 years
-40% increase in transmission capacity
-More than doubling energy imports from other states