WV HB4012

Reduces the timeline for Public Service Commission decisions on certificate of public convenience and necessity applications from 270 days to 180 days, and post-hearing decisions from 90 days to 60 days

Increases the project cost threshold triggering longer review periods from $50 million to $100 million, with projects under $750 million requiring decisions within 270 days and projects $750 million or greater within 360 days

Allows utilities to maintain or replace existing transmission facilities, conductors, and structures without obtaining a new certificate or holding a hearing if the original facility was previously authorized

Requires applications for high-voltage transmission lines (200,000+ volts) to include an explanation of why advanced transmission technologies cannot satisfy the need

Reduces the decision timeline for electric generating facility siting certificates from 300 days to 180 days, with automatic approval if no decision is rendered within that period