WV HCR22

Requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study policies for accelerating the ordering and deployment of electric generation equipment to ensure grid reliability and support West Virginia's goal of reaching 50 gigawatts of generation capacity by 2050

Directs examination of state-backed deposit guarantee programs to reduce financial risk for advance equipment deposits, given current 3-6 year lead times for large-scale generation equipment like heavy frame gas turbines

Requires analysis of accelerated depreciation schedules for generation assets, regulatory frameworks for cost recovery, and fiscal safeguards including caps and sunset provisions to protect taxpayers and ratepayers

Covers multiple generation technologies including natural gas-fired generation and potential advanced coal technologies that support grid reliability

Mandates input from the Public Service Commission, Department of Commerce, utilities, coal and gas industry representatives, and consumer advocates, with findings and recommended legislation due during the next regular legislative session