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Any utility that wants to close or tear down a power plant must first seek permission from the state Public Energy Authority.
That’s what Senate Bill 609 would do. On Tuesday, the Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee approved it.
SB 609 would also require an approved third party to study the social, economic and environmental impact of a plant closure.
Statewide, there are four inactive power plants awaiting demolition, lawmakers were told.
The only active West Virginia power plant scheduled to be deactivated is the Pleasants Power Station in Pleasants County.
On Monday, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution encouraging Mon Power to buy the Pleasants plant from Energy Harbor.
If a buyer doesn’t step forward, the 44-year-old plant will shut down at the end of May.
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The West Virginia Legislature closed its 60-day session at midnight on March 14. Gov. Patrick Morrisey had 15 days, not counting Sundays, to sign, veto or allow the 306 bills the body passed to become law. That deadline passed Wednesday night.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe state legislature has once again failed to enact Raylee’s Law. The frustration of that moment has given way now to analysis about what happened – and how to move forward.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA report from the American Cancer Society notes that more than 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. That despite the age to purchase the products being set at 21 years of age.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIn his first press conference since the end of the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Patrick Morrisey chose to focus on the successes of his priorities -- and goals ahead.
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