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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
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
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
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
Newsletter article WVEC March 6, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
March 4 (Day 50) was Crossover Day, the last day for bills to make it out of their chamber of origin. With Crossover Day behind us, we now have a narrowed focus on which bills are still “alive” and which bills are no longer viable this session. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Floods, Public lands
Weekly Legislative Update
March 4 (Day 50) was Crossover Day, the last day for bills to make it out of their chamber of origin. With Crossover Day behind us, we now have a narrowed focus on which bills are still “alive” and which bills are no longer viable this session. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Data centers, Floods, Public lands
Newsletter article WVEC March 6, 2026
Notes & News
WV Senate fast-tracking bill that would weaken protection from oil, gas tank spills | WV lawmakers advance plant use directive, nine-figure tax break for the coal industry | Public comments unheeded, questions unanswered after Penzance data center announced | State lawmakers chip away at water protections as Senate moves to weaken aboveground storage tank rules | Tensions rise as WV Senate passes bill to loosen regulation of storage tanks near drinking water | Water boards, Washington County officials call for moratorium on injection wells ahead of trip to Columbus More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Water
Notes & News
WV Senate fast-tracking bill that would weaken protection from oil, gas tank spills | WV lawmakers advance plant use directive, nine-figure tax break for the coal industry | Public comments unheeded, questions unanswered after Penzance data center announced | State lawmakers chip away at water protections as Senate moves to weaken aboveground storage tank rules | Tensions rise as WV Senate passes bill to loosen regulation of storage tanks near drinking water | Water boards, Washington County officials call for moratorium on injection wells ahead of trip to Columbus More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
Notes & News
Data Centers & “Garbage Wars” | WV House passes data center enticement bill that would keep project details hidden | Morrisey administration undermining water protections in data center, selenium rules | WV lawmakers look to control power bills but stand by Trump’s coal plant double-down | AEP plan forecasts long environmental recovery to come for Wyoming County oil spill | Coal Communities Accuse Congress of Breaking Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Mine Lands | WV House passes new data center development rules without local control, water protection provisions | The Industry Comes In and Kills the Work of Local Citizens More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Solid waste, Water
Notes & News
Data Centers & “Garbage Wars” | WV House passes data center enticement bill that would keep project details hidden | Morrisey administration undermining water protections in data center, selenium rules | WV lawmakers look to control power bills but stand by Trump’s coal plant double-down | AEP plan forecasts long environmental recovery to come for Wyoming County oil spill | Coal Communities Accuse Congress of Breaking Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Mine Lands | WV House passes new data center development rules without local control, water protection provisions | The Industry Comes In and Kills the Work of Local Citizens More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Data centers, Energy efficiency, Solid waste, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 6, 2026
WVSORO Opposes SB 686
The following was submitted by the West Virginia Surface Owners’ Rights Organization (WVSORO). Learn more about SB 686 and track its progress HERE. More
Issues: Coal, Longwall mining
WVSORO Opposes SB 686
The following was submitted by the West Virginia Surface Owners’ Rights Organization (WVSORO). Learn more about SB 686 and track its progress HERE. More
Issues: Coal, Longwall mining
Action Alerts WVEC April 8, 2025
Stop HB 2014 – Senate Hearing Today at 1 PM
HB 2014, introduced by House Speaker Hanshaw at Governor Morrisey’s request, aims to attract data centers by allowing them to run on private microgrids outside the PJM power grid. But the bill has major downsides. HB 2014 passed the House and is now in the Senate Economic Development Committee TODAY at 1 pm. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Oil and gas, Pollution, Water
Stop HB 2014 – Senate Hearing Today at 1 PM
HB 2014, introduced by House Speaker Hanshaw at Governor Morrisey’s request, aims to attract data centers by allowing them to run on private microgrids outside the PJM power grid. But the bill has major downsides. HB 2014 passed the House and is now in the Senate Economic Development Committee TODAY at 1 pm. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Oil and gas, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article April 4, 2025
Say NO to illegal coal-hauling in the Monongahela National Forest!
Act now to help Appalachian Voices and WV Highlands Conservancy protect the pristine Cherry River in West Virginia! Our public lands are places of refuge for people and wild creatures, and they deserve protection! More
Issues: Coal, Pollution, Public lands, Water
Say NO to illegal coal-hauling in the Monongahela National Forest!
Act now to help Appalachian Voices and WV Highlands Conservancy protect the pristine Cherry River in West Virginia! Our public lands are places of refuge for people and wild creatures, and they deserve protection! More
Issues: Coal, Pollution, Public lands, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC April 4, 2025
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 8
Welcome to our last newsletter of the 2025 Legislative Session. With several bills still moving, stay tuned for any final action alerts next week, and check out the actions you can take right now in our Weekly Round-Up. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Event, Public lands, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 35 Issue 8
Welcome to our last newsletter of the 2025 Legislative Session. With several bills still moving, stay tuned for any final action alerts next week, and check out the actions you can take right now in our Weekly Round-Up. More
Issues: Climate change, Coal, Event, Public lands, Water
Action Alerts WVEC July 10, 2024
Urgent Action: Southern WV Needs Clean Water – Contact Leaders NOW
Everyone deserves clean water. Take action and help spread the word! Wyoming and McDowell Counties in West Virginia are facing a severe water crisis, with residents in Wolf Pen/Indian Creek and communities like Gary, Leckie, and Anawalt experiencing significant water quality issues. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Pollution, Water
Urgent Action: Southern WV Needs Clean Water – Contact Leaders NOW
Everyone deserves clean water. Take action and help spread the word! Wyoming and McDowell Counties in West Virginia are facing a severe water crisis, with residents in Wolf Pen/Indian Creek and communities like Gary, Leckie, and Anawalt experiencing significant water quality issues. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Pollution, Water
Action Alerts WVEC June 11, 2024
Zombie Mine Week of Action – Join Us!
Our communities are deeply tied to our lands — the land gives us clean water, refuge for wildlife and a sense of place. But today, hundreds of thousands of acres of coal mines are not being cleaned up. This puts nearby residents at risk, threatens our water and drags down our local economies. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Pollution, Water
Zombie Mine Week of Action – Join Us!
Our communities are deeply tied to our lands — the land gives us clean water, refuge for wildlife and a sense of place. But today, hundreds of thousands of acres of coal mines are not being cleaned up. This puts nearby residents at risk, threatens our water and drags down our local economies. More
Issues: Coal, Health, Pollution, Water
Action Alerts WVEC April 19, 2023
Deadline extended! Say NO to the Pleasants Power Station bailout.
Take Action Now! Deadline extended and public hearing added! Join West Virginians for Energy Freedom on Thursday, April 20th at 3:30pm in Charleston for a public hearing at the Public Service Commission offices. More
Issues: Coal, Power purchase agreements
Deadline extended! Say NO to the Pleasants Power Station bailout.
Take Action Now! Deadline extended and public hearing added! Join West Virginians for Energy Freedom on Thursday, April 20th at 3:30pm in Charleston for a public hearing at the Public Service Commission offices. More
Issues: Coal, Power purchase agreements
Newsletter article WVEC March 3, 2023
Weekly Round-Up
This week at the legislature was a busy one! As we approach the LAST week of session, the pressure is on to get bills that crossed over out of committee considered on the floor. Halfway through the session, we changed our format from a weekly round-up to a breakdown of bills that are still alive that we are working on getting passed and those we are trying to defeat, along with steps you can take. More
Issues: Coal, DEP, Nuclear energy, Public lands, Water
Weekly Round-Up
This week at the legislature was a busy one! As we approach the LAST week of session, the pressure is on to get bills that crossed over out of committee considered on the floor. Halfway through the session, we changed our format from a weekly round-up to a breakdown of bills that are still alive that we are working on getting passed and those we are trying to defeat, along with steps you can take. More
Issues: Coal, DEP, Nuclear energy, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article July 8, 2022
Cheap Electricity and Expensive Coal-Fired Power
The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) is establishing a task force to look into ways to reduce energy costs. The task force was initiated after a request by the West Virginia Coal Association to look into how to keep the coal-fired power plants running more often, however the PSC established the task force with a much broader scope. More
Issues: Coal, Energy
Cheap Electricity and Expensive Coal-Fired Power
The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) is establishing a task force to look into ways to reduce energy costs. The task force was initiated after a request by the West Virginia Coal Association to look into how to keep the coal-fired power plants running more often, however the PSC established the task force with a much broader scope. More
Issues: Coal, Energy
Newsletters WVEC July 8, 2022
GREEN, Volume 32 Issue 11
Happy Summer! We are excited to be back with our July Volume of GREEN. This month we are highlighting several events, actions and opportunities to get involved with our member groups. Please be sure to SAVE THE DATE for West Virginia Environmental Council’s 2022 Environmental Summit Sept 24-25 in Morgantown. Registration is now LIVE! More
Issues: Clean elections, Coal, Energy, Event, Pollution, Water
GREEN, Volume 32 Issue 11
Happy Summer! We are excited to be back with our July Volume of GREEN. This month we are highlighting several events, actions and opportunities to get involved with our member groups. Please be sure to SAVE THE DATE for West Virginia Environmental Council’s 2022 Environmental Summit Sept 24-25 in Morgantown. Registration is now LIVE! More
Issues: Clean elections, Coal, Energy, Event, Pollution, Water
Blog WVEC May 25, 2022
Call to Action
Did you know that West Virginia has over 173,000 acres of unreclaimed mineland? This is land left behind after coal companies have mined our mountains. West Virginia has a long way to go to restore the viability of abandoned mine lands which is important to improve water quality, revitalize landscapes, and create jobs and economic development in coal communities. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Reclamation
Call to Action
Did you know that West Virginia has over 173,000 acres of unreclaimed mineland? This is land left behind after coal companies have mined our mountains. West Virginia has a long way to go to restore the viability of abandoned mine lands which is important to improve water quality, revitalize landscapes, and create jobs and economic development in coal communities. More
Issues: Coal, Energy, Reclamation
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