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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 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
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
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
Member Organization Spotlight
Founded in 1990, the Greenbrier River Watershed Association (GRWA) is one of the oldest watershed organizations in West Virginia. GRWA’s mission is to shine a light on the important and unique resources of the Greenbrier River watershed. They work hard to educate the public through outreach with local schools and civic organizations. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Member Organization Spotlight
Founded in 1990, the Greenbrier River Watershed Association (GRWA) is one of the oldest watershed organizations in West Virginia. GRWA’s mission is to shine a light on the important and unique resources of the Greenbrier River watershed. They work hard to educate the public through outreach with local schools and civic organizations. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
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 March 6, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 8: Mycoremediation Mushroom Meetup | 1 to 3 p.m. in Fayetteville | March 11: Bringing Elk Back to West Virginia — What Genetics Can Tell Us About a Conservation Comeback | 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education or Zoom | March 11: WV Climate Alliance Lunch & Learn | 12 p.m. Remote | March 11: WVCAG Climate Committee Meeting | 6 p.m. Remote | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 18: Charleston Green Drinks | 5:30 p.m. Fife Street Brewing | March 21: 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 | ACTIONS More
Issues: Climate change, Event, Opportunity, Water
Happenings Around the Mountain
March 8: Mycoremediation Mushroom Meetup | 1 to 3 p.m. in Fayetteville | March 11: Bringing Elk Back to West Virginia — What Genetics Can Tell Us About a Conservation Comeback | 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education or Zoom | March 11: WV Climate Alliance Lunch & Learn | 12 p.m. Remote | March 11: WVCAG Climate Committee Meeting | 6 p.m. Remote | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 18: Charleston Green Drinks | 5:30 p.m. Fife Street Brewing | March 21: 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 | ACTIONS More
Issues: Climate change, Event, Opportunity, Water
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 27, 2026
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 28: Winter Blues Farmers Market | 12-5 p.m. at Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center | March 4: Moms Plastics Summit | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Happenings Around the Mountain
February 28: Winter Blues Farmers Market | 12-5 p.m. at Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center | March 4: Moms Plastics Summit | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST | March 13-15: Basic CPR/First Aid & Crosscut Sawyer Training | March 21: Dolly Sods and the Legacy of Helen McGinnis | 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge | OPPORTUNITIES | ACTIONS More
Issues: Pollution, 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
Newsletter article WVEC February 20, 2026
E-Day Through The Years
Nearly four decades ago, in 1990, hundreds of West Virginians gathered at the Capitol to rally for the environment. Today, many of their struggles are our struggles, including groundwater protection and waste disposal. More
Issues: Data centers, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
E-Day Through The Years
Nearly four decades ago, in 1990, hundreds of West Virginians gathered at the Capitol to rally for the environment. Today, many of their struggles are our struggles, including groundwater protection and waste disposal. More
Issues: Data centers, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 20, 2026
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 5
The time has come. In just a few days, more than 30 organizations from around the state will gather at the Capitol to celebrate the power of environmental advocacy during E-Day! For nearly four decades, E-Day has been an important convening of environmental experts and advocates from every corner of West Virginia. More
Issues: Data centers, Legislation, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
GREEN Newsletter, Volume 36 Issue 5
The time has come. In just a few days, more than 30 organizations from around the state will gather at the Capitol to celebrate the power of environmental advocacy during E-Day! For nearly four decades, E-Day has been an important convening of environmental experts and advocates from every corner of West Virginia. More
Issues: Data centers, Legislation, Pollution, Solid waste, Water
Newsletter article WV Rivers Coalition February 13, 2026
Data Center Amendment to Protect Water Fails to Pass out of Committee
The House Committee on Energy and Public Works debated late into the evening on Tuesday, discussing House Bill 4983 (HB4983): “Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high-impact data center.” More
Issues: Data centers, Water
Data Center Amendment to Protect Water Fails to Pass out of Committee
The House Committee on Energy and Public Works debated late into the evening on Tuesday, discussing House Bill 4983 (HB4983): “Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high-impact data center.” More
Issues: Data centers, Water
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