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Henrico County Electricity Rates Rise 25%, $5 M Impact

6/30/2026

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Electricity rates for Henrico County and school facilities will rise 25% on July 1, costing $5 million.
County Manager John Vithoulkas emailed thousands of staff on June 26 to announce the increase.
The email urged employees to cut electricity use to help meet the higher bills.
Henrico County, home to 37 data centers and planning 17 more, expects additional rate hikes in coming years.

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Story summary

Electricity rates for Henrico County and school facilities will rise 25% on July 1, costing $5 million.
County Manager John Vithoulkas emailed thousands of staff on June 26 to announce the increase.
The email urged employees to cut electricity use to help meet the higher bills.
Henrico County, home to 37 data centers and planning 17 more, expects additional rate hikes in coming years.