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Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about Transource data center developments across 2 states, including VA, WV.

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electricity100%

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News ClipMy Buckhannon·Upshur County, WV

Iconic filmmaker Ken Burns, two local delegates join growing opposition to Valley Link power line

Renowned filmmaker Ken Burns has joined local delegates and county commissions in opposing the proposed Valley Link transmission line, citing historical and environmental concerns and the belief that West Virginians will bear costs for out-of-state data centers. The project, a joint venture of Transource, Dominion Energy, and FirstEnergy Transmission, is currently awaiting review by the West Virginia Public Service Commission. Opponents argue the line is primarily to serve data centers in Northern Virginia and would involve eminent domain and higher electricity rates for West Virginia residents.

opposition electricity government environmental

8/22/2026

News ClipNOTUS·Fluvanna County, VA

Virginia data centers drive new power infrastructure, prompting calls for statewide moratorium

Data centers in Northern Virginia are driving proposals for massive new power lines and a gas-fueled power plant across central and western Virginia, threatening natural landscapes and potentially raising utility rates. Residents in affected counties, like Fluvanna, face eminent domain for infrastructure to support data centers over 100 miles away, sparking a bipartisan movement for a statewide data center moratorium. Governor Spanberger maintains it is a "local choice," but critics argue the impacts are statewide.

electricity environmental opposition government moratorium

8/21/2026

News Cliptheintermountain.com·Tucker County, WV

West Virginia Lawmakers Debate Data Center Law, Power Grid Projects Amid Local Opposition

West Virginia lawmakers are debating the state's data center district law (HB 2014) and its impact on local control, particularly concerning tax distribution and environmental effects. Discussions also covered two proposed regional electric transmission lines, partly driven by data center demand, with some legislators concerned about West Virginia ratepayers subsidizing power for Virginia's data centers. A specific project, Ridgeline by Fundamental Data in Tucker County, faces local opposition while awaiting approval.

electricity government opposition zoning environmental

6/20/2026

News Cliptheintelligencer.net·Charleston, Tucker County, WV

West Virginia Lawmakers Weigh In On Transmission Projects, Data Centers

West Virginia lawmakers are debating two proposed electric transmission line projects, which are partly attributed to growing data center demand. Simultaneously, Democratic lawmakers are advocating for amendments to House Bill 2014, a state law that streamlines data center development but restricts local government control, citing concerns from Tucker County residents about a proposed project.

electricity government opposition legal zoning environmental water

6/17/2026

News Clipmariettatimes.com·Tucker County, WV

West Virginia lawmakers debate electricity transmission projects, data center law

West Virginia lawmakers are debating electric transmission line projects intended to meet growing demand, partly driven by data centers, with concerns about ratepayer subsidies. Separately, Democratic lawmakers are pushing to amend House Bill 2014, the state's data center district law, to restore local control over data center development. A proposed data center project in Tucker County, Ridgeline, faces vocal local opposition.

electricity government opposition zoning environmental water

6/17/2026

News ClipInside Climate News·Goochland County, VA

Residents Wrangle Over Transmission Line Proposal for Rural Virginia

A major 765-kilovolt transmission line project, Valley Link, proposed by Dominion Energy and its partners to serve data centers in Northern Virginia, is facing intense opposition from residents and advocacy groups in rural Virginia counties like Goochland. Residents have filed a lawsuit challenging Goochland County's recently approved technology overlay district, citing inconsistencies in zoning. Concerns include disruption of rural character, environmental impacts, and grid reliability.

zoning opposition environmental electricity legal government

5/26/2026

News ClipWVTF·Scottsville, Fluvanna County, VA

Data centers' energy demand drives grid construction in Central Virginia

Rapidly increasing electricity demand, primarily driven by Northern Virginia data centers, is spurring major grid expansion projects across Central Virginia. This includes a new 115-mile transmission line and a second natural gas power plant in Fluvanna County, proposed by Tenaska. Local residents and environmentalists are pushing back against these infrastructure developments due to concerns about land conversion, pollution, and health impacts.

electricity environmental opposition government zoning

4/21/2026

News ClipThe Central Virginian·Louisa County, VA

Local dog boarding service fears transmission line impact

A Louisa dog boarding service owner, Sarah Strentz, is opposing the proposed 115-mile Valley Link Electric Transmission Line Project, citing concerns about the potential negative impact of high-voltage lines on animal behavior and navigation. The project, a joint venture between Dominion Energy, FirstEnergy Transmission, and Transource, is designed to meet Virginia's growing energy needs and could cut through 20 miles of Louisa County. Strentz plans to file her opposition with the State Corporation Commission, which will have the final vote on the project.

opposition environmental electricity

3/25/2026