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County With 37 Data Centers Asks Schools to ‘Conserve Electricity’ (www.404media.co)
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Henrico County is a major hub for data centers in Virginia. Its officials said it expects a 25% rise in electricity costs next year, and advised workers to close the blinds and turn off their computers to make up for it.

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[–] 11 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I know Europe is scant on AC in general, but you guys really don't even use it in schools? That seems wild to me.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    No AC in schools. School is out in the summer in general.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    Most buildings don't have them. Why would schools be any different? Our secondary school was culturally protected so even if they wanted to install one they probably could not. And the only time heat was an issue was during covid when we got assigned the attic classroom. All the other rooms were alright.

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