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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about FirstEnergy data center developments across 3 states, including WV, MD, OH.

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News Clipbethesdamagazine.com·Dickerson, Montgomery County, MD

Will the Dickerson data center project impact MoCo’s environment?

Environmental activists and local officials are raising concerns about the potential climate and water impacts of Atmosphere Data Centers' proposed 110-acre campus in Dickerson, Montgomery County, Maryland. The project, planned for a former coal plant site owned by Terra Energy, faces calls for 100% renewable energy use and a temporary moratorium on data center construction in the county due to its significant power and water demands.

environmental electricity water opposition moratorium government

4/7/2026

News Clipweirtondailytimes.com·Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

Plugged In: W.Va. works towards comprehensive energy plan

West Virginia is developing a comprehensive energy plan, the "50 by 50 plan," to significantly increase its electricity generation by 2050, primarily using fossil fuels, nuclear, and other alternatives. This strategy aims to bolster the state's electrical grid and energy security, attracting high-electricity-use businesses like data centers. The plan's first draft is expected soon, with public comment periods to follow.

electricity government

3/28/2026

News Clipdailycaller.com·WV

Americans On The Hook After Data Center Transmission Line Cost Suddenly Doubles$

A report indicates the cost of NextEra Energy's portion of the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) transmission line has doubled to $960 million. West Virginia ratepayers are projected to bear the brunt of this increased expense, funding electricity for data centers in Northern Virginia. This raises significant concerns about the financial impact on residents for data center infrastructure.

electricity government

3/27/2026

News ClipCleveland.com·OH

How Ohio’s data center boom became a gift to FirstEnergy — and a nightmare for everyone else$

This article discusses how the data center boom in Ohio has become a gift to utility company FirstEnergy, but a nightmare for everyone else due to concerns over the strain on the power grid and energy consumption.

electricity government

3/17/2026