West Virginia is moving forward with plans to expand its data center footprint, in contrast to other states where restrictions are more common. Governor Patrick Morrisey has established a certification program to expedite approvals for large-scale data center projects. The strategy has attracted investments from companies including Nscale and Starwood Digital Ventures, although these projects remain under development. The state is therefore relying on centralized approvals to attract capital, a policy that has nevertheless faced some local opposition. The development of this strategy could influence policy decisions in other states, particularly Louisiana, where a data center moratorium is under consideration.
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