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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Nov. 07, 2025

FirstEnergy 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.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 29, 2025

Appalachian Power Coal Plant's Winter Failures Raise Reliability Questions

Data the company provided to utility regulators in Virginia show one of the plant’s three units failed on Jan. 21 and 22. This was during one of the coldest periods of the year, with record demand for electricity in the region.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 09, 2025

Official In Ohio Power Plant Scandal Released From Prison

Matt Borges was convicted in 2023 in the House Bill 6 scandal, in which utility executives paid $61 million in bribes to top state officials in Ohio in exchange for a power plant bailout.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 06, 2025

As W.Va. Lawmakers Praise Trump's Policies, Coal Faces Headwinds

In nearly 10 months in office, President Donald Trump has dialed back the federal government’s support for renewables and implemented policies favorable to fossil fuels, including coal.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 03, 2025

Mon Power Customers May Get A Break, But Not Much

Mon Power is seeking approval from the West Virginia Public Service Commission for a slight reduction in fuel costs paid for by electricity customers.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 19, 2025