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WV SB733
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
- Allows non-residential customers with demand exceeding 1 megawatt to purchase electricity from competitive suppliers instead of the incumbent utility, effective January 1, 2027
- Establishes a load capacity allowance of at least 20% of each utility's weather-adjusted retail sales that can be served by competitive suppliers, with automatic increases if the cap is fully subscribed for two consecutive years
- Requires electric utilities to itemize bills by July 1, 2027 showing separate charges for distribution, transmission, generation/supply, program charges, credits, taxes, and other fees
- Mandates competitive service providers obtain a license from the Public Service Commission, pay a $10,000 annual fee, and maintain a $1 million surety bond
- Directs the commission to prevent unreasonable cost shifting to non-participating ratepayers and requires annual reporting on market participation, queue status, and avoided generation
Legislative Description
Establishing Energy Freedom and Fairness Act
Energy
Last Action
To Energy, Industry, and Mining
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy, Industry and Mining2/3/2026
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