Energy Costs

Capito Favors Data Centers But Wants Better Communication

West Virginia's senior Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told reporters on Thursday that she favors data centers but wants them to do a better job of communicating with local communities.

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Trump Promised To Cut Electric Costs In Half. Bills In Energy-rich W.Va. Now Top Mortgages

Nationwide, electricity increased 4.8% in February over a year earlier, with natural gas prices up 10.9% during the same period. Rising energy costs are driven by increased demand, extreme weather, and infrastructure upgrades. West Virginia's reliance on coal-fired plants contributes to the problem, leaving residents burdened by high utility costs.

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Screening For Black Lung And The State Fair Kicks Off, This West Virginia Week

Top news stories in West Virginia this week include the return of a mobile clinic to screen miners for a fatal disease, the cost of energy in the Mountain State and the 100th anniversary of the West Virginia State Fair.

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Investigating Timber Theft And The Beyond Coal Campaign, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, U.S. attorneys investigate a suspected timber theft and a discussion about West Virginia's energy future.

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