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The Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved the Digital Gateway project, potentially the largest data center complex in the U.S., adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park, in December 2023 after a 27-hour hearing. This project includes 37 buildings and 14 electric substations and is expected to require over 2.9 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power 717,000 homes.

It has faced legal challenges from local residents and the American Battlefield Trust, citing concerns over its impact on historic sites and the electric grid. The project is projected to bring $400 million in annual revenue to the county.