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Newsletters WVEC May 27, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 11
The third Friday in May — May 15 this year — is Endangered Species Day. Globally, we take time to recognize endangered wildlife and the importance of conservation. West Virginia is home to more than 20 federally endangered species, some of which have been listed since the 1960s. All over the state, groups like the Greenbrier River Watershed Association work hard to heal and maintain the health of local habitats to protect the well-being of fragile ecosystems in our hills and hollers. More
Issues: Climate change, Community, Data centers, Public lands, Solar power
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 11
The third Friday in May — May 15 this year — is Endangered Species Day. Globally, we take time to recognize endangered wildlife and the importance of conservation. West Virginia is home to more than 20 federally endangered species, some of which have been listed since the 1960s. All over the state, groups like the Greenbrier River Watershed Association work hard to heal and maintain the health of local habitats to protect the well-being of fragile ecosystems in our hills and hollers. More
Issues: Climate change, Community, Data centers, Public lands, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC May 27, 2026
Member Spotlight
This month, we’re featuring West Virginia Climate Alliance’s Ryan Kirkpatrick. Ryan is a Charleston local in love with West Virginia. He loves the outdoors and exploring the state’s many scenic small towns. More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Social justice
Member Spotlight
This month, we’re featuring West Virginia Climate Alliance’s Ryan Kirkpatrick. Ryan is a Charleston local in love with West Virginia. He loves the outdoors and exploring the state’s many scenic small towns. More
Issues: Climate change, Data centers, Social justice
Newsletter article Anna Saab May 27, 2026
We have data centers at home, we don’t need yours
On summer evenings, after the dinner bell had rung and the dishes were cleaned and put back in the cupboard, I often wandered over to my neighbor’s to catch lightning bugs. Barefoot, running through dry blades of grass as little flashing lights began to appear around me More
Issues: Community, Data centers
We have data centers at home, we don’t need yours
On summer evenings, after the dinner bell had rung and the dishes were cleaned and put back in the cupboard, I often wandered over to my neighbor’s to catch lightning bugs. Barefoot, running through dry blades of grass as little flashing lights began to appear around me More
Issues: Community, Data centers
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
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 April 29, 2026
We Are Not Alone: Building Civic Momentum With Tucker United
When we arrived in Atlanta for the Take Back Tech conference, nothing could have prepared us for what we found. We were amazed to see people from across the country, from rural hollows, desert borderlands, to the Gulf Coast, gathered with a shared purpose. Americans are increasingly concerned about the impact of AI data centers on our land, air, and water. What brings us together is a fierce love of place. More
Issues: Data centers, Water
We Are Not Alone: Building Civic Momentum With Tucker United
When we arrived in Atlanta for the Take Back Tech conference, nothing could have prepared us for what we found. We were amazed to see people from across the country, from rural hollows, desert borderlands, to the Gulf Coast, gathered with a shared purpose. Americans are increasingly concerned about the impact of AI data centers on our land, air, and water. What brings us together is a fierce love of place. More
Issues: Data centers, Water
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
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
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
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 February 27, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | E-Day & E-Day Eve: Student Leadership at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Governor Morrisey Announces New Berkeley County Data Center | Flood Resiliency | Straight Pipes Funding | Public Lands & Outdoor Access More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update
This Week at the Capitol | E-Day & E-Day Eve: Student Leadership at the Capitol | Data Centers, Water Use & Local Control | Governor Morrisey Announces New Berkeley County Data Center | Flood Resiliency | Straight Pipes Funding | Public Lands & Outdoor Access More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 27, 2026
Notes & News
WV mass layoffs, energy prices up under Trump, undermining his claims on the economy | NextEra changes tune on MARL project rate impacts for APCo, WPCo customers | Trump announces $33B power plant project for SW Ohio, surprising local commissioner | WV legislative session set to fund only ‘drop in the bucket’ for clean drinking water | Turgeon, Blakeman: WV residents deserve say in energy future (Opinion) | College environmentalists imagine their futures in WV as data center fights unfold across the state | Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states | 1 in 5 Americans can’t afford heating bills this winter, blindsided by painfully high costs. How to deal with the soaring utility prices | From toxic slag to solar: How community solar could transform a Pittsburgh neighborhood More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Energy, Water
Notes & News
WV mass layoffs, energy prices up under Trump, undermining his claims on the economy | NextEra changes tune on MARL project rate impacts for APCo, WPCo customers | Trump announces $33B power plant project for SW Ohio, surprising local commissioner | WV legislative session set to fund only ‘drop in the bucket’ for clean drinking water | Turgeon, Blakeman: WV residents deserve say in energy future (Opinion) | College environmentalists imagine their futures in WV as data center fights unfold across the state | Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states | 1 in 5 Americans can’t afford heating bills this winter, blindsided by painfully high costs. How to deal with the soaring utility prices | From toxic slag to solar: How community solar could transform a Pittsburgh neighborhood More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Energy, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
Weekly Legislative Update
Today, Friday, February 20, 2026, marks the 37th day of the 2026 Regular Session! Important session deadlines are now upon us More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, Water
Weekly Legislative Update
Today, Friday, February 20, 2026, marks the 37th day of the 2026 Regular Session! Important session deadlines are now upon us More
Issues: Data centers, Eday, Public lands, 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
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