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About Tucker United
Who We Are
Who we are. We are a coalition of Tucker County residents and allies that demand the power to shape our future and protect our community, families, natural resources, and economy.
Mission
To ensure Tucker County remains a vibrant, healthy, beautiful place where we can live, work, and play for generations to come.
How We Work
Through collective action, civic and community engagement, and public education, we ensure that all local voices are heard and that economic development honors the unique ecological, rural, and cultural heritage of our region.
What We Stand For
We stand for free speech and liberty. This means that all of us deserve a say on issues that affect our families, jobs, health, land—our home.
Our position on the proposed gas plant to fuel the planned data center in Tucker County.
We stand united in opposition to the proposed power plant and data center, advocating for transparent decision-making, sustainable land use, and the preservation of our natural resources.
Call to Action
Join us! Bring your voice, talent, dreams, and creativity to our collective. It will take all of us, working together, to shape the future we want.
The Problem
Residents and friends of Tucker County, West Virginia, are raising urgent concerns about the proposed gas and diesel-run microgrid power plant less than a mile from both towns of Thomas and Davis.
Our Key Concerns
This situation reflects a broader anxiety that rural Appalachian communities are being left voiceless in decisions that deeply affect their livelihoods, health, and future. Locals are calling for a reevaluation of HB 2014 and the implementation of policies that balance economic development with democratic participation, environmental stewardship, and long-term community well-being.
Loss of Local Control
HB 2014 lays the foundation for this project and prohibits municipalities and counties from enforcing ordinances related to zoning, noise, environmental impact, or location of data centers. Local leaders and residents are alarmed by the inability to influence developments that could reshape their communities.
Environmental & Health Risks
The proposed data center is located .8 miles from the Davis-Thomas Elementary & Middle School (DTEMS) located in Thomas and .7 miles from homes in Davis with 30 million gallons of diesel stored on site. The project raises red flags for air and water pollution. The facility is expected to emit significant levels of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds—posing risks to air quality and human health, especially for vulnerable populations like children and those with respiratory conditions.
Threats to the Local Economy & Landscape
The siting of a large data center near the scenic Blackwater Canyon could undermine Tucker County’s tourism-based economy, which depends heavily on its natural beauty and clean environment. Residents fear the noise, visual, and light pollution will drive visitors away.
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Data centers require millions of gallons of water daily. In a region recently affected by drought and water supply challenges, this demand could exacerbate resource scarcity and threaten future water security.
Lack of Transparency & Accountability
The project has moved forward with minimal public input and heavily redacted permitting documents, deepening distrust among residents. Many feel blindsided by the sudden emergence of the plan and the limited communication from both the company (Fundamental Data LLC) and the state government.
The Fight for Control
Virginia-based Fundamental Data plans to build a standalone natural gas-fired power plant in Tucker County, and local officials believe it will fuel energy-hungry data centers. The proposed facility would be situated on 500 acres of land between the towns of Thomas and Davis, adjacent to the county landfill and approximately one mile from a public school. “None of us were brought to the table,” said Al Tomson, mayor of the city of Davis. Across the country, these data centers are in high demand to support the enormous computing power required by the artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries.
Check out this video aired on WBOY from our community meeting in Davis, WV.
Our Approach
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We are making the voice of Tucker County residents and allies heard and taken into account.
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We are telling the real story of what a gas and diesel powered microgrid and data centers mean for our community
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