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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz,

Transmission Line Developer Discusses Project Ahead Of Public Hearings

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is currently conducting public comment hearings concerning developer NextEra Energy’s application to construct a new 107.5-mile-long transmission line from Pennsylvania through West Virginia to Virginia.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz,

Public Comment Events Set For Electric Transmission Lines

The PSC scheduled four public comment hearings for June, and is still accepting written comments online and via mail.

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Government Eric Douglas,

House Dems Focus On 'Kitchen Table' Issues For 2026 Session

House Democrats say "kitchen table" issues like childcare and utility costs are at the forefront of this year’s legislative agenda.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas,

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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