West Virginia

West Virginia County data center secrecy, tax breaks leave me demanding real transparency

West Virginia County data center secrecy, tax breaks leave me demanding real transparency

Melissa Palmer
January 23, 2026

Washington County, West Virginia commissioners approved an NDA and a letter of intent, including a 100% 15-year tax abatement, to...

Local controls tighten on water‑intensive AI data centers in West Virginia

Local controls tighten on water‑intensive AI data centers in West Virginia

Melissa Palmer
December 29, 2025

West Virginia is reworking its microgrids and data center law after realizing the fast‑track incentives overrode local zoning, noise, and...