Louisa County created Technology Overlay Districts in 2023 to attract data‑center investments while preserving rural character. AWS’s initial projects — the Lake Anna and North Creek campuses — were approved with a 15‑year build‑out and substantial tax‑revenue projections. By late 2024, construction on the Lake Anna campus had begun and a second site near Northeast Creek Reservoir was in the permitting stage. In early 2025, AWS submitted a …
In July, The Breeze conducted a community survey to better understand local sentiment regarding the development of data centers in Louisa County. The survey collected 561 responses over the course of five days. Read ‘An Editorialized Analysis’ of the Poll Results Respondents were asked a mix of multiple-choice, scaled (0–10), and open-ended questions related to their relationship to Louisa County …
This is not a news article about the data centers coming to Louisa County. If you’re looking for objective reporting, I encourage you to read the excellent work of Tammy Purcell at Engage Louisa. This, instead, is an editorial — the first I’ve given myself permission to write as the publisher. Read the Full Poll Results I don’t take that …
Photo by Michael Stuart Dominion Energy’s North Anna Nuclear Power Plant’s iconic domed containment structures look out over Lake Anna’s residents and visitors as they cruise by in their boats every summer. Drivers notice the signs for the plant while driving along Kentucky Springs Road. Local businesses even capitalize on the local landmark by naming their businesses and products with …
Social media is buzzing with questions following Dominion Energy’s announcement about their agreement with Amazon to explore Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). However, it’s important to note that this agreement doesn’t guarantee SMR development—it’s just an exploration into the feasibility of nuclear energy at this stage. Dominion Energy has expressed hope to have the first SMR at Lake Anna completed by …
Lake Anna is experiencing a significant wave of commercial development, marking its second major growth period since 2010. This surge follows the establishment of Lake Anna Plaza, the Food Lion shopping center, and Boardwalk Plaza. Nearly 15 years later, new commercial projects are transforming the area, including a new Roundabout Plaza, Lake Anna Resort, and Technology Campus, just to name …
By Jennifer Bailey with Randy Thomas Proposed by REB Investment Company LLC and Amazon Data Services, the Lake Anna Tech Campus is set to become a significant addition to Louisa County, Virginia. The project, as detailed in the filing with the US Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, outlines plans for a data center campus spanning 153 acres. The campus …
