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WV HB4026

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

George Street

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires electric utilities to include comprehensive analysis of advanced transmission technologies in integrated resource plans filed, amended, or revised after July 1, 2026
  • Mandates evaluation of economic feasibility, technical feasibility, potential benefits, and deployment timetables for transmission system improvements
  • Defines advanced transmission technologies to include advanced conductors, dynamic line rating, advanced power flow controls, topology optimization, and other capacity-enhancing technologies
  • Requires assessment of technologies that increase capacity, efficiency, reliability, resiliency, or safety of existing or new electric transmission infrastructure
  • Amends existing integrated resource planning requirements overseen by the Public Service Commission under §24-2-19 of the West Virginia Code

Legislative Description

Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission

Public Service Commission

Last Action

Communicated to House

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy, Industry and Mining2/9/2026
Energy and Public Works1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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