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West Virginia 5-GW data center project tests permitting and grid rules

A proposed 5-gigawatt data center power project in West Virginia is testing permitting processes and electricity-grid rules. The headline indicates a potentially major demand on regional power infrastructure.

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Large new electricity demand could affect grid planning, permitting and power supply in the region.

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  1. West Virginia 5-GW Data Center Power Project Tests Permitting, Grid Rules ↗powermag.com · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC

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