🌱 Patch AM: How Ashburn’s data centers could help drive up power bills

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In today's newsletter:

• How Ashburn's data centers could help drive up power bills

Also on today's calendar: Shenandoah Sips: A Celebration of Virginia Wines, Ciders, Spirits & More! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Power hungry: AI data centers' appetites for electricity are reshaping energy landscapes (gazettextra.com) — Ashburn's massive data center cluster is spotlighted as an example of how AI facilities are straining power grids and potentially driving up electricity costs. The piece explains how rapidly growing energy demands from AI data centers nationwide could reshape utility rates, infrastructure investments, and grid reliability, with Virginia—already the top hub—facing some of the steepest projected increases.
   

📸 Around Ashburn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ashburn

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Shenandoah Sips: A Celebration of Virginia Wines, Ciders, Spirits & More! →
  336 Belle Grove Rd, Middletown
  11:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day at Solace Brewing Co. in Sterling →
  Solace Brewing Company, 42615 Trade W Dr, Sterling
  12:00 pm
• Rock Painting at the Chapman DeMary Trail! →
  Chapman DeMary Trail, 355 N Hatcher Ave, Purcellville
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Loco Music All Day Long! →
  868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• See Why Our Members Love Jazzercise →
  Capital Community Church, 20430 Ashburn Village Blvd, Ashburn
  9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• JL Teens Information Session →
  Virtual
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Lark After Dark: Murder at Midnight →
  Lark Brewing Co., 24205 James Monroe Hwy, Aldie
  6:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• Movies And Events Under The Stars: Pitch Perfect →
  43751 Central Station Dr, Ashburn
  6:30 pm
Monday August 31
• Virtual Information Session for Prospective Members →
  Virtual
  9:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Virginia College Football Watch Parties at Solace Brewing Co. →
  Solace Brewing Company, 42615 Trade W Dr, Sterling
  12:00 pm
• CatVideoFest & HSLC Adoption Event →
  Alamo Drafthouse Cinema One Loudoun, 20575 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Virtual Information Session for Prospective Members →
  Virtual
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• HSP Direct posted a job opening for Director of Production Operations in Ashburn. Apply here.
• SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Ashburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sterling

• Natalie Harp Spotted With Trump During Weekend Golf Club Trip (meidasnews.com)
• Flash Flood Watch Until Midnight (rocktownnow.com)

Leesburg

• Bishop Gorman (NV) QB and Kansas commit announces transfer to Virginia high school (usatoday.com)
• Weekend Edition - August 22, 2026 (frc.org)
• Shopping Galore in Leesburg's Historic Downtown (virginialiving.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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