Proposed Bill Seeks Moratorium on Large Data Centers in Morgantown
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What happened
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
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
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- 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.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The discussion focuses on how the bill introduced by Riley Moore addresses flood risks from mining operations in Morgantown.1 source
Riley Moore co-sponsored legislation on July 14 seeking to regulate data center construction.1 source
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The entities involved
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Morgantown
city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
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Riley Moore
American politician (born 1980)
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