West Virginia Office of Energy

Data Centers in West Virginia

West Virginia is positioning itself to support continued investment and growth in the data center industry. The West Virginia Office of Energy works alongside the West Virginia Data Economy Office and other state partners to support the energy needs associated with data center development and help advance opportunities across the state.

For more information on West Virginia’s data center strategy, development opportunities, and resources for prospective projects, visit the Data Economy Office’s webpage.

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Potential County County Revenue from Data Centers

Under HB 2014, West Virginia counties receive 30% of the tax revenue generated by a high-impact data center.

The West Virginia Office of Energy has developed estimates of the potential annual county revenue associated with a 1 GW data center operating without a microgrid. Revenue varies based on county levy rates, including whether a county has excess levies in place. The calculations shown are based on 2025 levy rates and county budgets, as well as industry-standard investment assumptions for a 1 GW data center.

The first two images illustrate how differences in county levy structures can affect the estimated annual revenue generated by a data center. The third image provides a statewide analysis of estimated annual revenue for all 55 West Virginia counties.

Graph showing an example of tax revenue from a 1 GW data center in Tucker County. Without DC: $8,089,041 (General Revenue). With DC: $8,089,041 (General Revenue) + $23,939,820 (HB 2014, 30%) = $32,028,861 (Total Amount). *Based upon 2025 levee rates and county budget.
Graph showing an example of tax revenue from a 1 GW data center in Mason County. Without DC: $11,874,585 (General Revenue). With DC: $11,874,585 (General Revenue) + $91,293,300 (HB 2014, 30%) = $103,167,885 (Total Amount). *Based upon 2025 levee rates and county budget.
Table showing estimated annual revenue from a 1 GW data center in each West Virginia county, based upon 2025 levee rates and county budgets. Barbour: $25,511,040. Berkeley: $97,167,960. Boone: $101,564,280. Braxton: $37,887,300. Brooke: $109,634,520. Cabell: $114,951,900. Calhoun: $57,479,820. Clay: $62,242,500. Doddridge: $91,293,300. Fayette: $98,001,300. Gilmer: $58,553,100. Grant: $39,048,300. Greenbrier: $60,743,520. Hampshire: $46,940,520. Hancock: $111,288,300. Hardy: $37,913,100. Harrison: $91,138,500. Jackson: $99,446,100. Jefferson: $90,841,800. Kanawha: $101,200,500. Lewis: $61,107,300. Lincoln: $98,948,160. Logan: $90,736,020. Marion: $115,031,880. Marshall: $72,353,520. Mason: $91,293,300. McDowell: $85,488,300. Mercer: $85,302,540. Mineral: $92,686,500. Mingo: $88,197,300. Monongalia: $82,469,700. Monroe: $77,851,500. Morgan: $67,516,020. Nicholas: $65,338,500. Ohio: $90,960,480. Pendleton: $26,277,300. Pleasants: $94,182,900. Pocahontas: $24,381,000. Preston: $38,132,400. Putnam: $102,761,400. Raleigh: $94,518,300. Randolph: $26,277,300. Ritchie: $82,433,900. Roane: $52,593,300. Summers: $26,277,300. Taylor: $79,335,000. Tucker: $23,939,820. Tyler $86,468,700. Upshur: $26,277,300. Wayne: $111,443,100. Webster: $26,277,300. Wetzel: $86,675,100. Wirt: $95,447,100. Wood: $92,642,640. Wyoming: $101,613,300. Average amount: $74,474,420.