Data centers want to build their own gas turbines. Would that skirt state renewable energy laws?

As Virginia grapples with escalating energy needs, data centers are eyeing the construction of their own gas turbines to expedite their operations. This move could potentially sidestep state renewable energy mandates, raising questions about compliance and environmental impact. With Dominion Energy's extensive queue of projects, the urgency to bolster power generation is driving these developments, but it also underscores the tension between meeting immediate energy demands and adhering to long-term sustainability goals.