BE BOLD with BOULDEN: Project Washington Exposed: Power, Politics & the Future of Delaware
Description
A proposed 580-acre hyperscale data center—one of the largest in the United States—has ignited a battle in New Castle County. In this episode, host Greg Boulden sits down with County Councilman Kevin Caneco to break down the truth behind Project Washington, an 11-building, 6-million-square-foot complex backed by Starwood Digital that could consume 1.2 gigawatts of power—twice the electricity used by every home in Delaware combined.
Together, they explore the issues Delawareans are urgently raising:
• How would the grid handle a load this massive?
• Could local residents face rising electric bills and long-term environmental costs?
• Are wetlands, water resources, and air quality at risk?
• What can be learned from Arizona, Oregon, Iowa, and Northern Virginia, where data center booms have already reshaped communities?
• And most importantly—are the guardrails in place to protect families, homes, and health?
Councilman Caneco shares an insider view of the ordinance battle, the amendments that nearly gutted protections, and the political pressures at play. This is the conversation Delaware residents have been waiting for—clear, direct, and unfiltered.
If you care about the future of Delaware’s energy, environment, and neighborhoods, this episode is essential listening.
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