Virginia Data Center's Constant Generator Noise Disrupts Residential Neighborhood

Executive Briefing

• Affects residents living next to Vantage Data Center in Sterling, Virginia, which relies solely on diesel generators for power
• Reveals generators were described as temporary over a year ago but have never been turned off
• Shows Virginia hosts hundreds of data centers consuming over 25% of the state's electricity, driving up utility bills
• Highlights resident concerns over property values, quality of life, and lack of recourse despite noise staying within legal limits
• Reflects broader national tension as Trump encourages data centers to build dedicated energy sources away from the main grid