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WV HB5657
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Anders
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AI Summary
- Allows non-residential customers with demand exceeding 1 megawatt to purchase electricity from competitive suppliers rather than their incumbent utility, effective January 1, 2027
- Caps eligible customer load at minimum 20% of each utility's weather-adjusted retail sales, with automatic increases if the cap is fully subscribed for two consecutive years
- Requires competitive service providers to obtain a state license ($10,000 annual fee) and maintain at least $1 million in bond or financial surety
- Mandates utility bill transparency by July 1, 2027, with separate line items for distribution, transmission, generation, taxes, and program charges
- Requires Public Service Commission to ensure no unreasonable cost-shifting to non-participating ratepayers and to submit annual reports on competitive market participation to the Governor and legislature
Legislative Description
Electric Choice and Competition Act
Utilities
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works2/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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