Is a Data Center Coming

Hanover County, VA

Iron Horse Data Center

Operator not disclosed. On hold.

A rescaled 78-acre Iron Horse data center rezoning off East Patrick Henry Road was deferred by its own developers just before a June 18, 2026 Planning Commission hearing. A similar, larger version of the project was rejected by Hanover supervisors in 2024.

Status
On hold
Operator
Not disclosed
Location
East Patrick Henry Road, Beaverdam district, Ashland, Hanover County, VA
Size
MW not reported, 78 acres
Cooling
Not reported
Utility
Dominion Energy
Last updated
June 19, 2026

What happens next

Paused by the developer, a regulator, or a court. It could resume, be withdrawn, or be replaced by a new filing on the same land.

Sources

What it would mean nearby

Deferred fuel cost recovery (docket PUR-2026-00078) is pending; Dominion Energy says it would add about $7 to $9 to a typical monthly bill. Data center cost allocation and transmission rider (docket PUR-2026-00056) adds about $0.94 a month to a typical bill, decided August 1, 2026. 2025 biennial review base rate increase (docket PUR-2025-00058) adds about $11.24 a month to a typical bill from January 2026.

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Common questions

Where is the Iron Horse data center?

It is in Ashland, Hanover County, VA.

Has the Iron Horse data center been approved?

Not yet. It is on hold.

How big is the Iron Horse data center?

Reported size: 78 acres.

Is it near you?

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