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Newsletter article WVEC April 29, 2026
Notes & News
Nitro, WV Chemical Incident | MARL Project | Charleston Gazette-Mail | Mountain State Spotlight | West Virginia Public Broadcasting | West Virginia Watch More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Pollution, Solar power
Notes & News
Nitro, WV Chemical Incident | MARL Project | Charleston Gazette-Mail | Mountain State Spotlight | West Virginia Public Broadcasting | West Virginia Watch More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Pollution, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC April 29, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
May 1: MayDay Strong March, Leave Work, Don’t Shop! | May 1-2: Cheat River Festival | May 3: Bike Ride from C&O Canal Towpath, Shepherdstown, WV to Snyders Landing | May 5: Logan County Data Center Meeting | May 5 & 7: McDowell County Flood Mitigation Action Strategy Community Meeting | May 5, 6, & 7: Mountain State Land Use Summit | May 7: Let's Talk Thursday — Mon Co SWA: Recycling and Sustainability at WVU | May 8: Solar and Battery Open House with Solar United Neighbors | May 9: Terrestrial Habitats Class with Dr. Tom Saladyga | May 9: Three Rivers Avian Center Migration Celebration | May 10: New River Clean Up — Thayer to Stonecliff | May 16: Town Hall Meeting with Tucker United (Davis, WV) | May 16: Trailhead Stewards Training & Wilderness Stewards Picnic | May 17: Eastern Panhandle Co-op Final Solar 101 | May 31: Sunset Yoga and Sound by FestivALL | Opportunities | Actions More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
Happenings Around the Mountain
May 1: MayDay Strong March, Leave Work, Don’t Shop! | May 1-2: Cheat River Festival | May 3: Bike Ride from C&O Canal Towpath, Shepherdstown, WV to Snyders Landing | May 5: Logan County Data Center Meeting | May 5 & 7: McDowell County Flood Mitigation Action Strategy Community Meeting | May 5, 6, & 7: Mountain State Land Use Summit | May 7: Let's Talk Thursday — Mon Co SWA: Recycling and Sustainability at WVU | May 8: Solar and Battery Open House with Solar United Neighbors | May 9: Terrestrial Habitats Class with Dr. Tom Saladyga | May 9: Three Rivers Avian Center Migration Celebration | May 10: New River Clean Up — Thayer to Stonecliff | May 16: Town Hall Meeting with Tucker United (Davis, WV) | May 16: Trailhead Stewards Training & Wilderness Stewards Picnic | May 17: Eastern Panhandle Co-op Final Solar 101 | May 31: Sunset Yoga and Sound by FestivALL | Opportunities | Actions More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
Newsletter article WVEC April 29, 2026
Grassroots Over Gigabytes: AI Can’t Replace the Power of Community Lobbying
It’s been over six weeks since the West Virginia Legislature adjourned the 2026 Legislative Session sine die. Yet the session’s impact, or really lack of impact, remains. Data center policy and proposals statewide were at the center of attention during the 60 days. More
Issues: Data centers, Legislation
Grassroots Over Gigabytes: AI Can’t Replace the Power of Community Lobbying
It’s been over six weeks since the West Virginia Legislature adjourned the 2026 Legislative Session sine die. Yet the session’s impact, or really lack of impact, remains. Data center policy and proposals statewide were at the center of attention during the 60 days. More
Issues: Data centers, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC April 29, 2026
Member Organization Spotlight
Solar United Neighbors is a nonprofit organization that works in West Virginia and nationwide to represent the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters. We are fighting for a clean, resilient, and equitable energy system. We do this by putting rooftop solar at the cornerstone. More
Issues: Solar power
Member Organization Spotlight
Solar United Neighbors is a nonprofit organization that works in West Virginia and nationwide to represent the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters. We are fighting for a clean, resilient, and equitable energy system. We do this by putting rooftop solar at the cornerstone. More
Issues: Solar power
Newsletters WVEC April 29, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 10
As April comes to a close, there are quite a few events and opportunities to look forward to in May and June — including opportunities to wield your voice for change. The West Virginia Public Service Commission has scheduled four public hearings in early June for the NextEra Energy Transmission LLC MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) Project. More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy, Event, Pollution, Solar power
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 10
As April comes to a close, there are quite a few events and opportunities to look forward to in May and June — including opportunities to wield your voice for change. The West Virginia Public Service Commission has scheduled four public hearings in early June for the NextEra Energy Transmission LLC MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) Project. More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy, Event, Pollution, Solar power
Newsletters WVEC March 21, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 9
Yet another data center announcement hit the presses this week, providing more information on plans for the site in Mason County. The county will become the newest AI data center site for London-based Nscale — the company’s second North American data center. They’ll be partnering with Microsoft on the Monarch Campus, a massive 2,200-acre plot. More
Issues: Data centers, Energy efficiency, Event, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 9
Yet another data center announcement hit the presses this week, providing more information on plans for the site in Mason County. The county will become the newest AI data center site for London-based Nscale — the company’s second North American data center. They’ll be partnering with Microsoft on the Monarch Campus, a massive 2,200-acre plot. More
Issues: Data centers, Energy efficiency, Event, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 20, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
As the 2026 West Virginia Legislative Session concludes, WVEC reflects on a session focused largely on water-related issues, with both successes and setbacks. Despite the passage of key bills like the Ohio River Protection Resolution (HR 13, SR 7) and funding for flood resiliency, concerns over water protections and infrastructure remained central throughout. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitorin, Data centers, Legislation, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update
As the 2026 West Virginia Legislative Session concludes, WVEC reflects on a session focused largely on water-related issues, with both successes and setbacks. Despite the passage of key bills like the Ohio River Protection Resolution (HR 13, SR 7) and funding for flood resiliency, concerns over water protections and infrastructure remained central throughout. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Community air monitorin, Data centers, Legislation, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 20, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 23: What You Need to Know About Utility Profits, 4 - 5 p.m. Virtual | March 24: Protecting Our Public Lands from Coal Mining, 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, VA | March 28: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis, 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, April 6: Good News Greenbrier County | 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center | Opportunities More
Issues: Event, Opportunity, Public lands, Water
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 23: What You Need to Know About Utility Profits, 4 - 5 p.m. Virtual | March 24: Protecting Our Public Lands from Coal Mining, 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, VA | March 28: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis, 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, April 6: Good News Greenbrier County | 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center | Opportunities More
Issues: Event, Opportunity, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 20, 2026
Notes & News
WV legislative session came up short on funding, other support for cleaner water | Longtime chief of staff of coal magnate Justice named new Appalachian Power president | “A lot of rumors”: Mason County residents meet, discuss plans to fight data center | ‘A fossil fuel state’: Legislature cuts renewable energy out of long-term energy plan | Evidence mounts suggesting health costs from WV lawmaker moves on data centers, water | Large AI Development Hub In Mason County Getting Larger More
Issues: Data centers, Energy efficiency, Health, Water
Notes & News
WV legislative session came up short on funding, other support for cleaner water | Longtime chief of staff of coal magnate Justice named new Appalachian Power president | “A lot of rumors”: Mason County residents meet, discuss plans to fight data center | ‘A fossil fuel state’: Legislature cuts renewable energy out of long-term energy plan | Evidence mounts suggesting health costs from WV lawmaker moves on data centers, water | Large AI Development Hub In Mason County Getting Larger More
Issues: Data centers, Energy efficiency, Health, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 20, 2026
More data centers, not enough regulation
It was announced earlier this week that Mason County will become the newest AI data center site for London-based Nscale — the company’s second North American data center. They’ll be partnering with Microsoft on the Monarch Campus, a massive 2,200-acre plot. More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy
More data centers, not enough regulation
It was announced earlier this week that Mason County will become the newest AI data center site for London-based Nscale — the company’s second North American data center. They’ll be partnering with Microsoft on the Monarch Campus, a massive 2,200-acre plot. More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy
Newsletter article WVEC March 13, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
The 2026 legislative session concludes by midnight on Saturday, March 14. Our lobby team is working on the ground through the final days, closely monitoring last-minute bills, floor debates, and legislative messages as measures move through the House and Senate. We will provide a full legislative wrap-up article next week. For now, here are a few of the final items we are following closely More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Data centers, Legislation
Weekly Legislative Update
The 2026 legislative session concludes by midnight on Saturday, March 14. Our lobby team is working on the ground through the final days, closely monitoring last-minute bills, floor debates, and legislative messages as measures move through the House and Senate. We will provide a full legislative wrap-up article next week. For now, here are a few of the final items we are following closely More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Data centers, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC March 13, 2026
Reflections on the Fight for Safe Water
People in the southern coalfields of West Virginia have lived without consistent access to safe water for years. For many, hope was lost decades ago, leaving them with a deep distrust of politicians. More
Issues: Coal, Water
Reflections on the Fight for Safe Water
People in the southern coalfields of West Virginia have lived without consistent access to safe water for years. For many, hope was lost decades ago, leaving them with a deep distrust of politicians. More
Issues: Coal, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 13, 2026
Notes & News
It seems like everything is more expensive these days — including utilities. Under Trump, utility rates rose 5% nationally in 2025. But why? It’s a complex answer, partly attributable to data centers and policy. There was a lot of great coverage from West Virginia media outlets this week and last. Settle in for some good reading. More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Water
Notes & News
It seems like everything is more expensive these days — including utilities. Under Trump, utility rates rose 5% nationally in 2025. But why? It’s a complex answer, partly attributable to data centers and policy. There was a lot of great coverage from West Virginia media outlets this week and last. Settle in for some good reading. More
Issues: Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 13, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 18: Charleston Green Drinks, 5:30 p.m. Fife Street Brewing | March 19: Proposed Gas-fired Power Plant near Fort Martin meeting, 7 p.m. at the Monongalia Arts Center | March 28: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis, 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | March 24: Protecting Our Public Lands from Coal Mining, 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, VA | April 6: Good News Greenbrier County, 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center | More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 18: Charleston Green Drinks, 5:30 p.m. Fife Street Brewing | March 19: Proposed Gas-fired Power Plant near Fort Martin meeting, 7 p.m. at the Monongalia Arts Center | March 28: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis, 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | March 24: Protecting Our Public Lands from Coal Mining, 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, VA | April 6: Good News Greenbrier County, 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center | More
Issues: Event, Opportunity
Newsletter article WVEC March 13, 2026
Member Organization Spotlight
As members of the West Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, we love clean water, fresh air, and wild forests. We work hard to protect the natural resources we cherish, like our Potomac Highlands, the Monongahela National Forest, the long Ohio Riverfront, the Blackwater Canyon, our native brook trout streams, and much more. More
Issues: Climate change, Public lands, Water
Member Organization Spotlight
As members of the West Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, we love clean water, fresh air, and wild forests. We work hard to protect the natural resources we cherish, like our Potomac Highlands, the Monongahela National Forest, the long Ohio Riverfront, the Blackwater Canyon, our native brook trout streams, and much more. More
Issues: Climate change, Public lands, Water
Newsletters WVEC March 13, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 8
Saturday by midnight marks the end of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. Although no one’s coach will turn into a pumpkin, we still have a few missing “glass slippers.” Despite decades of struggle, a national news broadcast, and a rally for clean water, the Legislature left the southern coalfields hanging. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 8
Saturday by midnight marks the end of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. Although no one’s coach will turn into a pumpkin, we still have a few missing “glass slippers.” Despite decades of struggle, a national news broadcast, and a rally for clean water, the Legislature left the southern coalfields hanging. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
Action Alerts WVEC March 10, 2026
Urge Lawmakers to Protect Energy Efficiency — Amend 5381
The Governor is directing the WV Office of Energy to create a Comprehensive Energy Plan, and state lawmakers are trying to use this opportunity to double down on fossil fuels and put the state on a path toward costly energy generation and little focus on energy efficiency. More
Issues: Coal, Energy efficiency, Legislation
Urge Lawmakers to Protect Energy Efficiency — Amend 5381
The Governor is directing the WV Office of Energy to create a Comprehensive Energy Plan, and state lawmakers are trying to use this opportunity to double down on fossil fuels and put the state on a path toward costly energy generation and little focus on energy efficiency. More
Issues: Coal, Energy efficiency, Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC March 10, 2026
Take Action to Help Amend or Stop SB 686
SB 686 should be amended so homeowners will receive the replacement cost of their home when a surface home is destroyed by subsidence from longwall coal mining of a tract that will be enabled by this bill. Without being amended, the homeowner will only get the appraised value of the home, and not the cost of hauling off the wrecked home and building a replacement. More
Issues: Legislation, Longwall mining
Take Action to Help Amend or Stop SB 686
SB 686 should be amended so homeowners will receive the replacement cost of their home when a surface home is destroyed by subsidence from longwall coal mining of a tract that will be enabled by this bill. Without being amended, the homeowner will only get the appraised value of the home, and not the cost of hauling off the wrecked home and building a replacement. More
Issues: Legislation, Longwall mining
Action Alerts WVEC March 7, 2026
URGENT — Take Action to Protect Surface Owners
SB 686 would allow coal companies to longwall mine with approval from ONLY 75% of the co-tenants, or people who share ownership of the coal underlying the surface. This bill would allow more people’s homes and properties to be damaged or destroyed by longwall coal mine subsidence with too little or no compensation because it lacks the surface owner protections included in the cotenancy law that passed for oil and gas companies. More
Issues: Longwall mining
URGENT — Take Action to Protect Surface Owners
SB 686 would allow coal companies to longwall mine with approval from ONLY 75% of the co-tenants, or people who share ownership of the coal underlying the surface. This bill would allow more people’s homes and properties to be damaged or destroyed by longwall coal mine subsidence with too little or no compensation because it lacks the surface owner protections included in the cotenancy law that passed for oil and gas companies. More
Issues: Longwall mining
Newsletters WVEC March 7, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 7
Somehow, there’s only one full week of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. This year has felt particularly challenging. Right now, we’re fighting against the passage of several bad bills, namely SB 641 and SB 686. SB 641 would weaken the protections of the AST Act of 2014. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 7
Somehow, there’s only one full week of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. This year has felt particularly challenging. Right now, we’re fighting against the passage of several bad bills, namely SB 641 and SB 686. SB 641 would weaken the protections of the AST Act of 2014. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Public lands, Water
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