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HB 5648·WV·house

Relating to the regulation and oversight of the provision of electricial power to consumers in this State

In CommitteeFiled Feb 17, 2026
Sponsor: Eldridge
Latest Action

Motion to table motion to discharge from committee adopted (Roll No. 230)

Mar 2, 2026

Summary

The legislation directs the Public Service Commission to set electric rates with a stronger focus on consumer interests and to add safeguards for disabled rate‑payers. It also permits the use of portable solar generators and the creation of distributed power plant programs, letting customers generate and store electricity without notifying the utility. These changes aim to give consumers more choice, lower costs, and improve service reliability.

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