Kearneysville Project

The proposed data center site is approximately 300 acres in Kearneysville, WV, spanning both Berkeley and Jefferson Counties. This site shares a property boundary with the Hospice of the Eastern Panhandle, is less than 3 miles from the VA Medical Center, and is surrounded by residential communities, including many new home construction projects.

How was this project approved?

The concept plan for this data center surfaced in early March 2025, nearly 8 months after QTS via IB10 Martinsburg LLC purchased land from F.O. Day Company, a Maryland based asphalt and paving company. The Berkeley County Planning Commission held a hearing on March 17, 2025 and voted to approve the advancement of the Concept Plan to the Detailed Site Plan stage at that time. This project has not applied for HB 2014 Certification.

Documented

Location: Berkeley and Jeffereson Counties, WV on an old orchard in Kearneysville off Route 115
Acreage: ~300 acres
Properties:
- Logie Lane (191.81 Acres)
- Schuman Blvd (97.07 Acres)
Developer: QTS (Deleware-based company)
Project LLCs:
- IB10 Martinsburg LLC
  - Officers: IB10 Martinsburg Mezz LLC
- IB10 Martinsburg Holdings LLC
  - Officers:B10 Martinsburg Parent LLC and BIP Martinsburg Parent LLC
- IB10 Infrastructure Holdings LLC
  - Officers: B10 Data Center Aggr and BIP Data Centers
Tenant: QTS (this company builds and occupies their own data centers)
Additional Project Details:
- According to the concept plan, the project will include 2 data center buildings, a guard shack, an electrical switch station, a water tank, and several stormwater retention ponds. Source: The WV Independent Observer, April 2025

Not disclosed

Utility power load study
Estimated average and peak water usage
Water source and withdrawl location
Impact studies and mitigation measures
IT load
Cooling technology
Server base
Estimated Temporary Jobs
Estimated Permanent Jobs
Note: Some of this information may be in the Concept Plan approved for advancement by the Berkeley County Planning Commssion in March of 2025. Since this project is not certified under HB2014, this information may not be exempt from FOIA. We're filing a FOIA request to find out. Stay tuned.

Site Map

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Layers Original Site Boundary Farmland Protected Easement Hospice of the Panhandle Martinsburg VA Medical Center

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Timeline

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July 1, 2024: IB10 Martinsburg LLC, a subsidiary of QTS, registered to do business in West Virginia
July 3, 2024: IB10 Martinsburg LLC purchased 2 parcels of land from Francis O Day Company
Early March 2025: A concept plan for the project surfaced -- check sources
March 17, 2025: The Berkeley County Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved the concept plan
August 28, 2025: IB10 Martinsburg LLC submitted a NPDES state storm water construction permit application submitted (Permit No.: 113139)
November 12, 2025: Permit No.: 113139 application closed/terminated
January 30, 2026: IB10 Martinsburg LLC submitted a NPDES state storm water construction permit application submitted (Permit No.: 113331)
February 5, 2026: Permit No.: 113331 application closed/withdrawn
March 31, 2026: Stubblefield in Shepherdstown, WV hosted a panel discussion with a QTS representative, Chris Morris, and community activists. Watch it here.
April 16, 2026: IB10 Martinsburg LLC submitted a Voluntary Remediation Application to the WVDEP. Contamination at the site consists primarily of arsenic, chromium, lead, and chlorinated pesticides.
September 12, 2026: The WV NAACP hosted a panel discussion Data Centers or Democracy. Watch it here.
September 28, 2026: Jefferson County Foundation held a townhall to discuss data center guardrails.
October 1, 2026: Jefferson County Commission voted unanimously to adopt the Good Neighbor Data Center Guardrails.

Where To Go Next

Bedington Project To date, construction has not begun and no construction permits have been approved. Visit the Bedington Project page to learn more about this project.
Kearneysville Project To date, construction has not begun and no construction permits have been approved. Vist the Kearneysville Project page to learn more aobut this proposed project.
WV Resident Stories Dedicated to highlighting and centering the voices of the residents of West Virginia who will be affected by these projects.
Take Action The Eastern Panhandle data centers are not set in stone. These projects are still in the planning phase, construction has not begun, and it is not too late to impact the outcome. So what can you do? This page outlines concrete steps you can take, including public comment periods an hearings, voting, contacting your representatives, and community gatherings.
Law and process Learn more about HB 2014 and other WV laws regarding data centers, county zoning, and the sequence of notice and public comment to date.
What Is A Data Center There are various types of data centers that differ vastly in size and purpose. This page explains that difference and what types are being proposed in WV.
AI Impact and Issues Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to bring significant benefit to society, but also poses significant risk without guardrails to ensure safe and ethical use and implementation. This page provides an overview of the capabilities of AI technology that current regulatry governance does not adequately address.
Common Claims West Virginians have been hearing mixed messaging about the benefits, burdens, and need for data center development in the state. This page explains some of the most commonly stated claims and clarifies what is actually true or known about each.