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West Virginia is gearing up to capture a big part of the booming data center market with new legislation that would allow developers to create independent microgrids to power their data centers.
The Power Generation and Consumption Act, which is now awaiting Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s signature to become law, would establish a certified microgrid development program, including requirements for certification, service, customer eligibility and special contracts. It would establish a high-impact data center program, including provisions for notification, certification and recordkeeping.Data centers are “knocking on West Virginia’s door,” Morrisey said last month. However, current state code allows for only two microgrids statewide, and they are required to be powered by renewable energy, he said. “That’s going to change,” he added.
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