Requesting Joint Committee study policies to accelerate the ordering and deployment of electric generation equipment necessary to ensure grid reliability, economic growth, and West Virginia’s energy production goals.

Summary

The resolution asks the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to examine ways to accelerate the purchase and installation of power‑generation equipment while protecting taxpayers and ratepayers. It would look at options such as limited state‑backed deposit guarantees, regulatory clarity, accelerated depreciation, and risk‑mitigation safeguards. Input would be gathered from utilities, industry, regulators and consumer groups, with findings reported in the next legislative session.

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