Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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W.Va. Power Plants Seek Trump Exemption From Air Pollution Rule
Mon Power’s Harrison and Fort Martin power stations, and Dominion Energy’s Mount Storm Power Station have sought a two-year exemption from the Trump administration for the Mercury and Air Toxics rule.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTrump's Coal Order Comes As Companies Choose Everything Else
Natural gas is the dominant fuel for electricity now, displacing coal several years ago. Last year, for the first time, wind and solar also outpaced coal.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Energy Chair Seeks Recusal On Bill, But Is Directed To Vote
The bill would change how power plants operate in the state, and Mon Power opposes it. The company said it encouraged Rose to keep his legislative role separate from his job.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAppalachian Power, Mon Power: Microgrid Bill Could Raise Rates
The bill, which would expand the number of microgrids to power data centers in the state, also includes provisions affecting the operation of Mon Power and Appalachian Power’s coal plants.
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Senate Energy Chair Seeks Recusal On Bill Mon Power Opposes
Sen. Chris Rose, a Monongalia County Republican, will ask Senate President Randy Smith to recuse himself from Senate Bill 505. The Energy committee approved this bill last week, and Rose is one of its co-sponsors.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsData Center Bill Contains Provisions To Benefit Coal
Appalachian Power has told state leaders that it would not be economical to operate the coal plants at the higher capacity factor because they have a hard time competing with gas.
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