“Reclaiming Affordability” is an op-ed series in partnership between Independent Women and the Washington Examiner. Each day this week, a policy expert at Independent Women will tackle the top voter concern of this election cycle from a different angle, putting forth realistic solutions to the affordability crisis.

Energy affordability is a top issue for women nationwide. Although data centers are blamed for raising our utility bills, states’ Green New Deal-esque plans deserve more scrutiny. Virginia is Exhibit A.