Goochland Planning Commission recommends technology overlay district that could result in nuclear reactor, data centers near Henrico border
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After two meetings and more than 7 hours of public comment combined, the Goochland Planning Commission has approved a recommendation that could open the door to data centers and small modular reactors coming to the area.
The motion to recommend approval passed on a 3-2 vote, a decision many of those in attendance expressed their discontent for immediately with audible boos.
Prior to the vote, residents who were unable to speak at last week's meeting shared their opinion on the recommendation to create what's known as a technology overlay district and zone around the Route 288 corridor.
The recommendation would not only create space for data centers but also welcome power generators for them like a gas peaking plant or small modular nuclear reactors — energy sources many of the speakers shared their concern for.
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