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West Virginias Department of Commerce walks back claim on controversial data center project in Tucker County. The Ridgeline project, proposed by Fundamental Data, was initially thought to have an official application for state certification. However, it was later discovered that a staffer mistakenly mixed up a letter from Tucker United, a local group opposing the project, with the actual application. The project, which would run on gas turbines, has already received an air quality permit, sparking major pushback due to potential health damages and pollution concerns. The community has been vocal at forums and is planning a legal challenge against the permit. The Data Economy Office, a one-person operation, is currently without full hires, and a new bill makes certification petitions confidential. The mix-up highlights the rush around data centers in the state, but the projects certification process remains on hold, keeping the debate alive.

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