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Senate pass microgrid development bill, envisioned by governor to attract data centers

By District Energy posted 04-15-2025 13:41

  

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Summary

The night before the conclusion of this year’s regular legislative session, senators passed a bill intended to allow developers, particularly data centers, to harness localized, self-sufficient energy systems.

HB 2014 introduces a Certified Microgrid Program and a High Impact Data Center Program for West Virginia, aiming to attract and support these industries.

Senate Economic Development Committee Chairman Glenn Jeffries, R-Putnam, said the bill could result in “billions of dollars of opportunity of investment in the state and increased tax collections.”

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