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In Mason County, West Virginia, new data center developments are changing local landscapes and communities. One of the computing campuses is also threatening a special stand of trees. Reporter Andrea “River” Peterson reports.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsData centers compete with regular customers for energy, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rejected a proposal that would have shielded them.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA public hearing is planned after the West Virginia Legislature passed the Power Generation and Consumption Act (House Bill 2014) and asked the commission to propose rules for legislative approval outlining how the PSC would carry out new duties and responsibilities assigned to it under the law.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPJM, the nation’s largest grid operator, has filed a new two-part proposal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to help offset the soaring electrical demand from data centers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThere are many insects that threaten West Virginia's agriculture and bother us when we're trying to enjoy time outdoors. But with its distinctive Dalmatian pattern and splash of red, the spotted lanternfly stands out for its ability to threaten dozens of plants, commercial and domestic. We hear from WVU Extension entomologist Carlos Quesada to learn more about the insect and how to stop its spread.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPJM Interconnection recently wrapped up its power capacity auction for 2028. The amount of power secured falls short of what could be needed to avoid blackouts in extreme conditions as power companies decline to produce power at lower rates.
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