SB 818
Power Generation and Consumption Act of 2025
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 818 of 2025 aims to stimulate economic development in West Virginia, particularly in the data center sector, by creating a certified microgrid program and offering incentives for high-impact data centers. The bill modifies existing codes to streamline the process for establishing and operating these facilities, including removing certain regulatory hurdles and providing tax benefits. It also establishes a fund to support grid stabilization and security related to these data centers.
Key provisions
- Creates a Certified Industrial Business Expansion Microgrid Development Program to encourage high-impact industrial development.
- Certifies high-impact data centers, offering exemptions from certain Public Service Commission regulations.
- Provides tax incentives for data centers, including a special valuation for high-impact data centers and a portion of tax increment financing.
- Establishes a Personal Income Tax Reduction Fund to support economic development.
- Creates an Electronic Grid Stabilization and Security Fund to support grid infrastructure related to data centers.
- Removes certain restrictions on local governments regarding data center development.
- Defines key terms related to microgrids and data centers.
- Specifies a sunset date for the bill's provisions.
Who is affected
- Businesses (particularly data centers)
- The West Virginia Department of Economic Development
- The Public Service Commission
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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