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Jenny Abamu
Reporter at WAMU who covers local and regional issues, providing reporting and analysis on data center development, energy, and community impacts in the DC metro area.
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Jan 15, 2026
• 27min
Inside the DMV’s AI Data Centers Driving Up Your Electric Bill
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Jenny Abamu, a reporter at WAMU specializing in data center development, dives into the booming AI data center scene in the DC metro area. She explains why Northern Virginia became a hub for these facilities and discusses the local resistance from various community groups concerned about environmental impacts and rising electric bills. While data centers promise tax revenue, their limited job creation raises eyebrows. Abamu also highlights the ongoing debates in Prince George's County about placing data centers in less dense areas to mitigate issues.
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