Where Harrisonburg candidates stand on energy and utilities
5 sourced statements in 2 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. Senate, Statewide
- Mark R. Warner (Democratic, incumbent)
Data centers: Warner said he supports guardrails for AI and data centers, including requiring data centers to bring their own power so they do not increase electric bills, and providing water setbacks from communities. (WAVY, interview with Warner)
- Bert Mizusawa (Republican)
Energy: Mizusawa said he would expand domestic refining capability and is a strong proponent of nuclear power, which he described as clean, safe, reliable, and inexpensive electricity. (WRIC, interview with Mizusawa)
Data centers: Mizusawa said localities should have the final say on blocking data centers. He supported moratoriums and said proposed data centers should disclose and pay for their energy and water use and conserve, treat, and reuse water. (The Virginian-Pilot, Senate candidate questionnaire)
U.S. House, 6th District
- Beth A. Macy (Democratic)
Data centers: She supports a moratorium on data-center construction until rules protect land and water, limit effects on energy costs, and address impacts on jobs. (VPM)
- Ben L. Cline (Republican, incumbent)
Data centers: On data centers, Cline said local and state governments, consulting residents, should make siting decisions. He supported federal transparency measures to give local decision-makers information about impacts such as water use and electricity bills. (VPM, 6th District Q&A)