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Proposed Bill Seeks Moratorium on Large Data Centers in Morgantown

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What happened

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Riley Moore co-sponsored the "Neighbors, Not Servers Act" on July 14, 2026, which proposes regulating data center construction in Morgantown. The legislation seeks to establish a two-year moratorium on new data centers requiring 20 megawatts or more of power. During this pause, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine would study the facilities' effects on public health, water, jobs, utility bills, property values, and the power grid.

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Why it matters

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The proposal introduces regulatory limits on a major industry, potentially affecting local investment and utility costs in Morgantown. It also mandates studies into the impact of these facilities on the power grid and local job markets.

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Who's involved

  • Riley MooreCo-sponsored the bill seeking to regulate data center construction impacting Morgantown
  • MorgantownThe city where the proposed regulations would apply

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Monongalia CountySpeculative

    Regulatory action could impact Monongalia County's development pipeline and investment.

  • Ramsey CountySpeculative

    Data center development costs and competitive position could be affected by the proposed moratorium and fines.

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