WV HB3021

Designates the Department of Commerce as the agency responsible for developing a retail electricity competition plan that would give consumers open access to multiple power suppliers across existing utility delivery systems, subject to legislative approval

Requires any approved deregulation plan to mandate disclosure of energy sources, generation processes, waste management, government subsidies received, environmental management practices, and customer service rate options before consumers choose a provider

Sets minimum operational standards for electricity providers including a 75% average daily utilization rate over a rolling one-year period and 10% reserve capacity beyond anticipated daily peak demand

Mandates separation of electrical utility operators from grid maintenance entities, requiring distinct territories for infrastructure maintenance handled by unrelated companies

Requires electrical utility operators to contract with separate maintenance operators and incorporate those costs into consumer rates