r/WestVirginiaPolitics • u/Gold_Dragonfly_9174 • 9d ago
"High Impact Data Centers” could be on their way to West Virginia - Water
I received this emai yesterday from West Virginia Rivers Coalition that answers my question I asked here two weeks ago asking if anyone knew what Governor Carpetbagger meant when he mentioned using our water as a resource for businesses:
https://wvrivers.salsalabs.org/aa-hb2014?wvpId=7176ce12-5604-4924-8aee-ba75cb3cdda6
Today, we’re writing to you about House Bill 2014, which could bring 'High Impact Data Centers' to West Virginia. The House of Delegates is preparing to vote on HB 2014 within the next few days.
This week, Governor Carpetbagger held a press conference paving the way for data center development. He was quoted saying that data centers are “anxious to come to West Virginia and start using our natural resources as a main source of power.”
The concerns with this bill include many, but:
Unlimited Water Use: There are no limits on the water that may be extracted or used for these facilities. We have seen water concerns raised in neighboring Virginia, where some data centers are using upwards of 1 million gallons of water a day.
Increased Energy Costs: This bill requires coal-fired power plants to be ready to operate at a 69% capacity factor, which according to West Virginia Public Broadcasting, none of them currently reach this threshold. While HB2014 does account for some grid stabilization and security, the build-out and maintenance of these data centers likely means even higher electricity rates for consumers like us.
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