Restoring Local Control Over Data Centers

HB 5620 would amend § 5B-2-21b of the West Virginia Code, dealing with the Department of Economic Development’s authority regarding “certified microgrid district” and “certified high impact data center” projects.

Sponsors: Laura Kimble

ISSUES: Development, Pure Water

CWV Position: Supports

Status: Introduced on 2/16/26; referred to House Judiciary Committee on 2/16/26.