Data centers spark environmental concerns in West Virginia communities

News Clip2:28WCHS Eyewitness News·WV·1/4/2026

This video covers environmental concerns raised by West Virginia communities regarding the increasing number of data centers being developed in the state, following the passage of a bill to encourage data center growth.

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West Virginia has seen multiple data centers popping up following the passage of House Bill 2014. It encourages these centers to come to the state by allowing them to create power using microgrids. This is all being done to promote economic growth and create more jobs. With the multiple announcements of data centers coming to different communities, people have spoken out over the past few months sharing their concerns of the negative environmental impacts that may come with them. FULL STORY: https://wchstv.com/news/local/data-centers-spark-environmental-concerns-in-west-virginia-communities _________________________________________ For the latest local and national news, visit our website: https://wchstv.com/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://wchstv.com/sign-up Follow WCHS-TV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eyewitnessnewscharleston/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wchs8fox11​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wchs8fox11/