West Virginia unveils 20-year plan for 'responsible' data center development
West Virginia officials, led by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, unveiled a 20-year plan to attract data centers to the state while ensuring protections for electricity customers, water resources, and local communities. The plan establishes seven principles covering comprehensive planning, revenue sharing, water conservation, and grid reliability, aiming to set standards before significant industry growth occurs. It also emphasizes that developers should procure their own energy resources and that existing environmental regulations will apply.


