The latest episode of the Global Rewire podcast, Powering the Future with Bill Shobe, is out now on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. We delve into the intricacies of Data Center Alley in Virginia, a pivotal hub for global data computation. Bill Shobe, a professor emeritus in Public Policy from University of Virginia, sheds light on the economic and environmental impacts of data centers. Discover how Virginia became a leader in data center capacity, the challenges of meeting energy demands, and the implications for local communities.

The discussion also covers the political and economic dynamics of energy policy, the role of renewable resources, and the future of data center development.