WV SB790

Transfers the Office of Coalfield Community Development into a program within the Office of Energy, eliminating its separate status and annual reporting requirements.

Directs the Office of Energy to develop a comprehensive energy policy through 2050 that prioritizes coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, hydrogen, and geothermal energy sources over intermittent generation.

Sets goals to increase West Virginia's baseload generating capacity from 16 gigawatts to at least 50 gigawatts by 2050 and make the state the leading per-capita electricity exporter nationally.

Requires existing power plants to obtain Office of Energy approval before undertaking any decommissioning or deconstruction activities.

Terminates the Public Energy Authority and transfers its powers, duties, and responsibilities to the Office of Energy, while granting the office new authority to identify suitable sites for energy projects and designate "energy-ready communities."