Data Centers
Data centers in other states are raising power costs in West Virginia
For decades, West Virginia was home to some of the lowest power rates in the country, but in recent years those costs have rapidly increased. The state’s continued reliance on coal, even as cheaper alternative energy sources have emerged, has contributed to the soaring electricity prices facing West Virginians. And the state’s declining population has exacerbated those…
Read More West Virginians want transparency
Mountain State SpotlightSarah ElbeshbishiSeptember 28th, 2025 As proposals for vast energy projects pop up in Mason, Mingo and Tucker counties, communities are growing frustrated at the lack of answers to their questions. POINT PLEASANT, WV — As the meeting organizers wrapped up their presentation on the sprawling industrial project proposed nearby, Ben Stevens quickly stood…
Read MoreExposing The Dark Side of America’s AI Data Center Explosion
Business InsiderSeptember 12, 2025 The explosion of AI across every industry has seen hundreds of water- and power-hungry server farms sprout up across the US. Already, one-third of the world’s internet traffic flows through data centers in just one US state: Virginia. However, until now, there has been no official record of the number of…
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