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WV HB2014

WV HB2014
Certified Microgrid Program

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Introduced
03/18/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
04/01/2025
Passed
04/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend and reenact §5B-2-21, §24-2-1d, §24-2-1q, §24-2-15, §24-2-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend the code by adding four new sections, designated §5B-2-21a, §5B-2-21b, §5B-2N-2a, and §11B-2-33, and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §11-6N-1, §11-6N-2, §11-6N-3, §11-6N-4, and §11-6N-5, enacting the Power Generation and Consumption Act of 2025 which creates the Certified Microgrid Program administered by the Division of Economic Development; renaming business expansion development program administered by the department; renaming high impact business development districts certified by the department; providing that any plant or facility may participate in the business expansion development program; removing requirement that high impact business development districts be located on certain lands; eliminating requirement that electrical service to business development districts be generated from renewable sources; providing for certification of high impact data centers; prohibiting payment in lieu of taxes and tax increment financing under certain circumstances; providing for special valuation by the Board of Public Works of a high impact data center property, applying a specialized reapportionment formula for the property tax proceeds of a high impact data center; defining terms; and specifying dates.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Certified Microgrid Program and High Impact Data Center Program in West Virginia, designed to attract and support large-scale data centers and microgrid infrastructure. The legislation creates a comprehensive framework for developing and regulating microgrid districts and high-impact data centers, offering significant economic incentives and regulatory exemptions. Key provisions include allowing microgrid districts to generate and distribute electricity with minimal Public Service Commission oversight, creating special tax treatment for high-impact data centers, and establishing a specialized valuation and distribution method for property taxes generated by these facilities. The bill specifically aims to position West Virginia as an attractive location for data center development by offering a streamlined regulatory environment, emphasizing the state's strategic advantages such as proximity to Washington D.C., abundant energy resources, and a skilled workforce. The legislation also includes provisions for creating an Electric Grid Stabilization and Security Fund and requires special reporting and certification processes for data centers and microgrid projects. Notably, the bill includes provisions that align with national security interests by encouraging data center development within the United States and away from potential foreign competitors. The programs are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and include sunset provisions that will expire on December 31, 2055.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 4/30/2025 (on 04/30/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2014&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill
hb2014 hfat anderson 4-12 _2 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfat%20anderson%204-12%20_2%20adopted.htm
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2014%20sub1%20enr.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=2014
hb2014 hfa anderson and riley 4-12 am_1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20anderson%20and%20riley%204-12%20am_1.htm
hb2014 hfat anderson 4-12 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfat%20anderson%204-12%20adopted.htm
hb2014 hfat anderson 4-12 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfat%20anderson%204-12.htm
hb2014 hfat anderson 4-12 _2 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfat%20anderson%204-12%20_2.htm
hb2014 s ecd am _1 4-8 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/com_amends/hb2014%20s%20ecd%20am%20_1%204-8%20adopted.htm
hb2014 s ecd amt _1 4-10 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/com_amends/hb2014%20s%20ecd%20amt%20_1%204-10.htm
hb2014 s ecd am _1 4-8 as amended http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/com_amends/hb2014%20s%20ecd%20am%20_1%204-8%20as%20amended.htm
hb2014 sfa rose _2 4-11 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20rose%20_2%204-11%20adopted.htm
hb2014 sfa helton _3 4-11 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20helton%20_3%204-11%20adopted.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _1 4-11 pulled http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_1%204-11%20pulled.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _2 4-11 pulled http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_2%204-11%20pulled.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _3 4-11 pulled http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_3%204-11%20pulled.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _4 4-11 rejected http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_4%204-11%20rejected.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _5 4-11 rejected http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_5%204-11%20rejected.htm
hb2014 sfat jeffries _1 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfat%20jeffries%20_1%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa jeffries _1 4-11 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20jeffries%20_1%204-11%20adopted.htm
hb2014 sfa martin _3 4-11 withdrawn http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20martin%20_3%204-11%20withdrawn.htm
hb2014 sfa martin _3 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20martin%20_3%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa rose _2 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20rose%20_2%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa helton _3 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20helton%20_3%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _1 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_1%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _2 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_2%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _3 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_3%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _4 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_4%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa tarr _5 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20tarr%20_5%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa jeffries _1 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20jeffries%20_1%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa rose _1 4-11 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20rose%20_1%204-11.htm
hb2014 sfa jeffries _1 4-10 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20sfa%20jeffries%20_1%204-10.htm
hb2014 s ecd am _1 4-8 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/com_amends/hb2014%20s%20ecd%20am%20_1%204-8.htm
hb2014 s ecd amt _1 4-8 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/com_amends/hb2014%20s%20ecd%20amt%20_1%204-8.htm
hb2014 hfat anderson 4-1 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfat%20anderson%204-1%20adopted.htm
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2014%20sub1%20eng.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=2014
hb2014 hfa anderson 3-29 _1 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20anderson%203-29%20_1%20adopted.htm
hb2014 hfa fehrenbacher 3-31 _2 adopted http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20fehrenbacher%203-31%20_2%20adopted.htm
hb2014 hfa hansen _ young 3-31 rejected http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20hansen%20_%20young%203-31%20rejected.htm
hb2014 hfat anderson 4-1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfat%20anderson%204-1.htm
hb2014 hfa anderson 3-29 _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20anderson%203-29%20_1.htm
hb2014 hfa anders 3-29 _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20anders%203-29%20_1.htm
hb2014 hfa funkhouser 3-29 _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20funkhouser%203-29%20_1.htm
hb2014 hfa funkhouser 3-29 _2 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20funkhouser%203-29%20_2.htm
hb2014 hfa fehrenbacher 3-31 _1 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20fehrenbacher%203-31%20_1.htm
hb2014 hfa fehrenbacher 3-31 _2 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20fehrenbacher%203-31%20_2.htm
hb2014 hfa hansen _ young 3-31 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20hansen%20_%20young%203-31.htm
hb2014 hfa dillon et al 3-31 http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2025/RS/floor_amends/hb2014%20hfa%20dillon%20et%20al%203-31.htm
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2014%20sub1.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=2014
BillText http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2014%20intr.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=2014
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