SB695

Department of Commerce rule relating to certification of microgrid district or certification as high impact data center

Introduced·1/30/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the West Virginia Department of Commerce to create rules for microgrid district and high impact data center certifications.

The bill amends the West Virginia Code to authorize the Department of Commerce to establish rules for the certification of microgrid districts and high impact data centers. This legislative action follows a previously filed rule that was modified and refiled to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. The rule pertains to the certification process for entities aiming to be recognized as microgrid districts or high impact data centers within the state.

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History

Jan 30

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 30

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced in Senate