There’s still time before tomorrow to urge state officials to improve oversight and restore local control of data center development in West Virginia.

HB 2014 was passed in April to attract data center development in the state. Its proposed rules require little oversight and excludes key checks and balances for the review process. It’s critical to amend the rules so data center applicants are required to consult environmental experts, include public comment and review, and improve checks and balances. 

Demand crucial rule amendments today by emailing the West Virginia Division of Economic Development.

To make matters worse, HB 2014 preempts local control, giving broad discretion to the Secretary of Commerce. Communities that didn’t choose to build these data centers will shoulder the burden.

Tell the Secretary of Commerce that they must amend the rules to require more disclosure from big data centers and create opportunities for public input on applications. 

The comment deadline ends TOMORROW! Please submit a comment by the end of the day.

Take action now!