WV Resident Stories
This section highlights stories of the working class West Virginian's who will be affected by the proposed data centers. We dedicated this section to highlight and document their voices, regardless of their position on data centers. All comments submitted are shared exactly as written and are not a direct reflection of Eastern Panhandle United.
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“Please share any concerns or comments you’d like your public officials to hear about hyperscale data centers in West Virginia.”
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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.
- 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.