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Data Center Threatens Rare American Chestnut Orchard In W.Va.
News ClipWest Virginia Public Broadcasting·Mason County, WV

Data Center Threatens Rare American Chestnut Orchard In W.Va.

Nscale is developing a data center campus in Mason County, West Virginia, that will be built over a rare American chestnut orchard on the former Clements State Tree Nursery site. After public pressure, Nscale and Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office said the company plans to relocate the trees in 2027, but local residents and tree experts say moving them could destroy the genetically significant orchard.

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Anthropic
10/15/2026
West Virginia unveils 20-year plan for 'responsible' data center development
News ClipWV News·Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

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.

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8/11/2026
'Business-friendly culture': Data centers attracted to WV, but local opposition exists
News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

'Business-friendly culture': Data centers attracted to WV, but local opposition exists

Nscale Energy & Power plans to build the Monarch AI Data Center System, including the Monarch Compute Campus, near Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia. The region's cold winters and abundant natural gas attract data center development, with Hope Gas investing $250 million in a new pipeline to supply Nscale's campus and local areas. While the title mentions local opposition, the article text does not elaborate on it.

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4/11/2026
Data centers attracted to WV, but local opposition exists
News Clipherald-dispatch.com·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

Data centers attracted to WV, but local opposition exists

Nscale Energy & Power plans to build its Monarch Compute Campus data center near Point Pleasant, West Virginia, with construction starting this year. The project has attracted community opposition due to concerns about noise, light, groundwater, Ohio River pollution, and natural gas emissions. Residents are organizing to resist the project and anticipate formal opposition during the permitting process, with potential legal action.

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4/11/2026