SB658

Relating to certified microgrid district projects and certified high impact data center projects

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

Restores local control and regulatory authority over certified microgrid districts and certified high impact data centers to counties and.

This bill restores local control and regulatory authority over certified microgrid districts and certified high impact data centers to counties and municipalities in West Virginia. It prohibits counties and municipalities from enacting or enforcing ordinances, regulations, or rules that limit these projects. Certified microgrid districts and certified high impact data centers are exempt from certain local zoning, building, and licensing requirements.

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Economic Development Committee
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History

Jan 29

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

Senate

To Economic Development

Jan 29

Senate

Introduced in Senate