West Virginia Lawmakers Approve Microgrid and Data Center Rule Changes, Reject Public Transparency Amendment
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
West Virginia lawmakers have approved changes to rules governing the certification of microgrids and high-impact data centers, clarifying environmental compliance and developer responsibilities. Despite receiving over 900 public comments, an amendment for increased public transparency regarding certification documents was rejected due to concerns over confidentiality. The new rules will be legislated in a future session, pending approval from both legislative chambers.

Feb 1, 2026, 2:30 PM