8 W.Va. Sites Added To National Register Of Historic Places
Eight historic sites across West Virginia have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Gas-Fired Power Plant Coming To Moundsville
The development of a natural gas power plant in Moundsville, in Marshall County, is moving forward according to an announcement from Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFirstEnergy Plans New Natural Gas Power Plant
FirstEnergy announced Thursday it is planning to invest $7.7 billion to build a new natural gas-fired electric plant along with utility grade solar in Harrison County.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTalk Show Host Asks Important Questions For The State
Questioning the status quo can be difficult. But for change to happen, it has to be done.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPublic Input Sought On Energy, Rural Health
The first thing he mentioned at a press conference in Raleigh County Monday was his plan to triple the state’s energy production in the next 25 years. And he wants stakeholders to help him come up with solutions.
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U.S. Energy Secretary Visits Morgantown, Promotes Domestic Industry
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed the need for reliable electricity, and the importance of West Virginia's fuel production.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPlugging Abandoned Wells Easier With New State Law
Abandoned natural gas wells are all over the state, from family farms to commercial wells. Gov. Patrick Morrisey celebrated in Wheeling Wednesday the passage of a new law that makes it easier to plug those wells. ...
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