Sustainable Blacksburg Lunch and Learn: The Data on Data Centers
Venue: Blacksburg Library, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Sustainable Blacksburg
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
Sustainable Blacksburg continues their monthly Lunch and Learn series with their April event titled "The Data on Data Centers" at the Blacksburg Library and online on Zoom on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

The Data on Data Centers - how they impact our environment and economy, with a focus on the electric grid, its reliability, and its costs.

Dr. Daniel Breslau with the Virginia Tech Deptartment of Science, Technology, and Society will share how the rapid expansion of data centers, especially in Virginia are impacting individuals, communities, natural systems, and the climate. What are communities and policymakers doing in response?

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Can’t make it in person? Register to join via Zoom at: https://tinyurl.com/SBDataCenters.

Sustainable Blacksburg (VA) is an all-volunteer, non-profit community organization whose mission is to enhance our region’s livability by reducing our impact on our regional environment.

Links:

• http://sustainableblacksburgva.org/
• https://www.facebook.com/SustainableBlacksburg

The Blacksburg Library is located at 200 Miller Street in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/C5RgfL9w/666909138-979101858132447-3812155065076696054-n.jpg.

For more information, visit: http://www.montgomery-floyd.lib.va.us/ or https://www.facebook.com/mfrlblacksburg or https://www.facebook.com/events/2231679100702266/ or call 540-552-8246.

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