West Virginia targets data centers; proximity to nuclear reactors cited as a key advantage
mimi10v3 · x · 2026-08-25
Amidst discussions of West Virginia (WV) luring data centers, the author supports the move, noting WV's need for tax revenue. The state's geological stability—low risks of earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and wildfires, plus ample water—makes it an ideal location for building nuclear reactors close to data centers to minimize transmission line losses.
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