West Virginia First Energy Act

Summary

The bill forces in‑state coal‑fired generators to run at least 69% of capacity and maintain a 30‑day coal inventory, while barring cost recovery for new wind or solar projects unless strict conditions are met. It also ties any retail‑rate increase to compliance with these requirements and requires Public Service Commission approval before retiring coal or natural‑gas units. The intent is to preserve coal‑related jobs, keep electricity affordable, and ensure reliable baseload power.

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