Restores local control in decision-making for data centers in West Virginia.
West Virginia HB5620 aims to restore local control in the decision-making process regarding data centers. It prohibits counties and municipalities from enacting ordinances or regulations that limit the creation, acquisition, construction, equipping, development, expansion, and operation of certified microgrid districts and certified high impact data centers. The bill also designates a Data Economy Liaison within the Department of Commerce to assist with the development and operation of these projects.
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