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Senate pass microgrid development bill, envisioned by governor to attract data centers - WV MetroNews
2025-04-22 11:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
The night before the conclusion of this years regular legislative session, senators passed a bill intended to allow developers, particularly data centers, to harness localized, self-sufficient energy systems.Senators passed the bill on a 32-1 vote.The House of Delegates has already passed the bill but will get another look on the final day of the regular legislative session because of changes made in the Senate.Senate Economic Development Committee Chairman Glenn Jeffries, R-Putnam, said the bill could result in billions of dollars of opportunity of investment in the state and increased tax collections.Senators approved an amendment for how to divvy up the property tax base generated under the terms of the bill:50% in the states Personal Income Tax Reduction Fund;40% to a county where a data center is located;5% to all counties on a per capita basis;3% in the Low Income Energy Assistance Program administered by Department of Human Services; and2% in a power grid stabilization fund....
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