Over the past few months, we have spoken with many communities that have legal and communications questions about data centers.  This clinic will give individuals, community groups, and nonprofits the chance to have a one-time, no-cost virtual legal consultation with Fair Shake attorneys and/or communications brainstorming session with Ohio River Valley Institute.

Who Can Attend?  any individual, community group, or nonprofit working on data center issues in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia.

What Types of Legal Questions Can We Ask?  Common types of questions include issues with:

• Zoning, rezoning, and updated zoning maps

• Public notice

• Right to know requests

• State permits or permitting processes 

• Becoming a "party of interest"

• Utility rate proceedings

• Moratoriums, recalls, and referendum procedures

• Other questions that connect back to data centers are welcome.

What Types of Communications Questions Can We Ask? Get help figure out the best way to message and communicate your concerns, ideas, and advocacy based on what your goals are and who you are communicating to.

Date:  Thursday, June 4th between 9:30am-5pm

Time:  Each group will receive at least a 30-minute slot of time.  We will notify you of your time slot and send a zoom link by Tuesday, June 2nd.

Registration link coming soon.