Fundamental Data LLC

Data Center Signal is tracking 11 clips about Fundamental Data LLC data center developments across 1 states, including WV.

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News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Tucker County, WV

WV data center project pushback from state and citizens runs into legal obstacles

West Virginia officials and community advocates are encountering legal challenges as they push back against large-scale data center projects in the state's Tucker and Mingo counties. Fundamental Data LLC is resisting a state order to apply for certification for its planned 5.2-gigawatt data center, while a federal court dismissed a lawsuit by Mingo County residents against TransGas Development Systems LLC.

legal opposition government environmental electricity

6/30/2026

News ClipWV News·Tucker and Grant County, WV

West Virginia, data center developer clash over Tucker-Grant County project

West Virginia officials and Fundamental Data LLC are in a regulatory standoff over the proposed multi-gigawatt Ridgeline data center and power plant project in Tucker and Grant counties. State officials claim Fundamental Data missed a mandatory certification deadline for a "High Impact Data Center," while the developer argues the state is misinterpreting the law and lacks authority to impose the requirements.

government legal electricity

6/19/2026

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Tucker County, WV

'We will make our own decisions': Developer balks at WV data center violation notice

West Virginia officials have issued a violation notice to Fundamental Data LLC, the developer of a planned data center complex spanning Tucker and Grant counties, alleging a breach of a state statute for large-scale data center projects. The state claims Fundamental Data failed to seek certification as a "High Impact" data center within the required 30-day period after revealing project details indicating it meets the criteria. Fundamental Data, however, denies the violation, arguing that the certification obligation does not apply to their company and that the data centers are still conceptual, setting up a regulatory dispute with the state.

government electricity opposition

6/19/2026

News ClipMountain State Spotlight·Davis, Tucker County, WV

West Virginia data center lead shares plans for a citizen advisory board, increased transparency

West Virginia's data center chief, Chris Morris, announced the formation of a citizen advisory council to recommend policy for high-impact data center projects, amidst growing opposition and legislative debate over House Bill 2014. The law currently allows certain data centers to bypass local zoning ordinances, sparking calls for local control from community groups like Tucker United.

zoning opposition government

6/16/2026

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Tucker County, WV

Bowing to public pressure, WV appeals court judge seeks recusal from data center case

Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia Chief Judge Daniel Greear has voluntarily requested recusal from a data center case in Tucker County due to conflict-of-interest concerns regarding his ties to an attorney for the developer, Fundamental Data LLC. The case involves an appeal filed by advocacy groups challenging the state Department of Environmental Protection's air quality permit approval for the project. Greear's decision comes after public pressure and scrutiny over his connections to Roger Hanshaw, who represents Fundamental Data.

legal opposition environmental government

4/30/2026

News ClipWDTV 5·Tucker County, WV

Environmental protection organizations seek recusal of judge in Ridgeline Air Permit appeal

Environmental protection groups have filed a motion seeking the recusal of Chief Judge Dan Greear from an appeal concerning an air permit for Fundamental Data LLC's proposed power plant in Tucker County, West Virginia. The groups argue that Judge Greear's impartiality may be questioned due to his ties to the company's attorney, Roger Hanshaw, who also serves as the Speaker of the House and helped pass data center-friendly legislation. This appeal is significant for public trust in the state's judicial process regarding large-scale data center developments.

environmental legal government opposition

4/23/2026

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Mason County, WV

Conflict-of-interest concerns loom over WV appeals court, Hanshaw in data center case

West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw faces conflict-of-interest concerns for representing data center developers MGS CNP 1 LLC, Fidelis New Energy LLC, and Fundamental Data LLC in legal challenges. These challenges pertain to air quality permit approvals for projects in Mason and Tucker counties. Chief Judge Daniel Greear is also implicated in conflict-of-interest concerns.

government legal opposition environmental

4/15/2026

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Tucker County, WV

Morrisey admin says it mistook data center opposition letter for data center application

The West Virginia Department of Commerce mistakenly announced it had received a state certification application for a controversial data center project in Tucker County. A spokesperson clarified that a staff member confused an opposition letter for an official application, and no such application from developer Fundamental Data LLC has been received. This error relates to a project facing significant community opposition.

government opposition

4/3/2026

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Tucker County, WV

Fundamental Data project request under review as Morrisey admin rep short on answers

Fundamental Data LLC's Ridgeline data center project in Tucker County, West Virginia, is under review by the Department of Commerce for state certification. The gas turbine-powered facility faces strong community opposition and an unresolved legal challenge regarding its air quality permit. State officials are scrutinizing the application following a public forum where a representative struggled to answer basic questions about the controversial certification program.

opposition environmental government legal electricity water zoning

4/2/2026

News ClipWV MetroNews·WV

Lack of local control resonates at discussion of West Virginia’s dive into data centers

A discussion in West Virginia focused on the state's approach to attracting data centers, highlighting concerns over House Bill 2014, which limits local control over such developments. Panelists debated the balance between statewide standards and the need for local input on projects, citing examples in Tucker, Jefferson, and Berkeley counties. Community and local government representatives expressed a desire for more transparency and participation in decisions affecting their areas.

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QTS

4/1/2026

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·WV

WV House speaker profiting from dual roles greasing gas-fired data center momentum

West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw faces conflict-of-interest concerns for representing data center developers in legal cases against community groups while also receiving campaign contributions from related industries. The projects in Mason and Tucker counties involve gas-fired data centers, raising environmental concerns over air quality and water resources. Community and environmental groups are challenging air quality permit approvals for these developments.

government legal electricity environmental water opposition

3/31/2026