Data Centers

Build the future where energy, workforce, and opportunity meet.

Data centers are critical to national security, global competitiveness, and everyday life. Demand for secure, reliable digital infrastructure is at an all-time high, and West Virginia is ready. The Mountain State offers one of the most strategic locations in the United States for data center investment, development, and expansion.

That is why West Virginia has implemented nation-leading legislation in Data Center Development with the Certified Microgrid Development Program and offers site-selection assistance.

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Fast Deployment. No Barriers.

West Virginia removes roadblocks so data centers can launch quickly and scale seamlessly:

Unlimited microgrid freedom and capacity
Ability to sell excess electricity on the wholesale market
Dedicated liaisons for rapid permitting and streamlined approvals
Strong state leadership committed to digital infrastructure and economic growth

House Bill 2014

High Impact Data Center Program

Certified Microgrid Development
Program

The West Virginia Advantage

Prime Location
Within a day’s drive of half the U.S. population and close to Washington, D.C. and major federal institutions.

Reliable Power, Unlimited Scalability
A national energy leader (#2 in coal, #4 in natural gas) with policies to double baseload generation and meet growing demand.

Skilled Workforce, Built for Industry
Stable, experienced, and strengthened by programs like the PowerTec Training Center.

Dependable Water Resources
More than 32,000 miles of rivers and streams plus consistent rainfall ensure cooling capacity.

Pro-Business Climate
Low taxes, streamlined regulations, one-stop permitting, and state preemption of local barriers create a welcoming environment for investment.

Partnerships That Power Growth

West Virginia collaborates with leading partners to ensure reliable, scalable digital infrastructure:

Transmission Readiness	Grid Modeling and Planning	Class VI Carbon Injection Primacy
AEP, FirstEnergy, and Dominion	Oak Ridge National Laboratory	One of only four states

Christopher Morris

From the moment you wake up and check your phone to the time you relax with a streaming show at night, data centers are working behind the scenes to make modern life possible. They power communication, healthcare, education, transportation, and commerce. As our world becomes increasingly digital, investing in this essential infrastructure will help West Virginia build a stronger, more resilient economy and secure its place at the center of a connected future.

– Christopher Morris, Director, Data Economy Office
West Virginia Division of Economic Development

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