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Board member flags possible 25% electricity spike as local budget worry
Summary
A board member raised concerns that electricity costs could rise 'like, a 25% increase' and asked how the division would absorb that cost despite an overall state budget increase; the consultant noted data center energy use is under legislative review.
During the General Assembly briefing, Rose Dwyer said she had read electricity costs could increase "like, a 25% increase" and asked how that would affect the school division's operations and budget planning. She said the division could still face shortfalls even with a statewide budget increase.
Mr. Andrews responded that he did not have precise local estimates but that electricity costs and the impact of data centers on energy usage have been a significant point of legislative discussion; he suggested the committee will need to monitor policy responses and potential mitigation strategies.
