After discussing House Bill 2014, which exempts data centers from county planning review, the Berkeley County Commission unanimously agreed to draft a formal, nonbinding recommendation letter for developers and internal criteria to guide staff review of data center proposals.

Berkeley County commissioners sought more information about a proposed Bennington-area data center after a state liaison outlined plans for minimum standards, an advisory board and possible community engagement; developers shared maps and officials discussed potential use of effluent for cooling.