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WV HB3410
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clay Riley
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Modern American Generation Act" establishing a certified microgrid program allowing operators to provide electricity to new commercial/industrial customers outside traditional Public Service Commission jurisdiction
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Establishes three tiers of microgrid certification based on load size: non-interconnected microgrids over 100 MW, interconnected microgrids between 100-300 MW, and interconnected microgrids of 300+ MW (requiring $2 billion minimum capital investment and $7.5 million annual payroll)
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Renames the "Certified Industrial Development Program" to "Certified Business Expansion Development Program" and removes requirements that districts be located on state-sold/leased land or former coal mining sites
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Prohibits payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements and tax increment financing arrangements for microgrid district properties and associated electricity generation/distribution facilities
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Requires microgrid operators to submit confidential letters of intent 90 days before filing petitions, with local utilities having right of first refusal for 100-300 MW projects; regulated utility customers cannot be charged construction or operational costs for microgrid generation facilities
Legislative Description
Power generation facility regulation and property taxation of power generation facilities
Utilities
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
3/17/2025