Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
Air Pollution Control Board
 
Guidance Document Change: DEQ Guidance Memo APG-578 addresses the use of emergency generators in the case of “sudden and reasonably unforeseeable events” as the result of a planned electric outage.
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11/19/25  11:05 am
Commenter: Megan Chandler-Melton

health of humans and our planet > cutting corners
 

As a mom of two, I too want to keep life affordable and convenient, but there are some shortcuts that aren't worth it. It seems like Virginia data centers already have one accommodation: permission to use diesel fuel generators for emergencies. To use these in foreseeable circumstances as well feels like an abuse of power. Do not risk the health of people and planet to cut a corner! 

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