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As Delaware mulls plans for massive data center, worries persist over electric rates

As Delaware mulls plans for massive data center, worries persist over electric rates

Update: 2025-10-24
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Plans to build one of the largest data centers in the country near Delaware City in New Castle County remains a front burner issue – with state and county governments responding with efforts to pump the brakes on the project and put some guardrails in place to address concerns over the facilities’ potential impact.At the same time, the developer behind the plan is ramping up its effort making its case the center will be a benefit to Delaware.This week, Delaware Public Media contributor Jon Hurdle revisits the battle over the project – known as Project Washington – to offer a snapshot of where things stand.
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As Delaware mulls plans for massive data center, worries persist over electric rates

As Delaware mulls plans for massive data center, worries persist over electric rates

Jon Hurdle