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WV HCR103
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Linville
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AI Summary
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Requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a comprehensive study of West Virginia's participation in PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization that coordinates wholesale electricity across 13 states and Washington D.C.
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Directs the study to evaluate whether West Virginia ratepayers are well-served by continued PJM membership and whether the state has adequate representation in PJM's governance and decision-making
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Requires assessment of whether West Virginia's investments in baseload power generation capacity are being adequately valued in PJM wholesale markets
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Mandates exploration of alternative regional transmission organizations and whether West Virginia could feasibly create its own independent grid similar to Texas
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Findings, conclusions, and any proposed legislation must be reported to the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature and the relevant interim committee on electric energy
Legislative Description
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study West Virginia’s participation and affiliation with PJM Interconnection LLC which serves West Virginia as a Regional Transmission Authority, coordinating the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia.
Last Action
On Unfinished Business, Special Calendar
4/12/2025