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WV SR32
Resolution
AI Summary
- Declares Senate commitment to protecting West Virginia coal jobs, coal-fired power plants, and coal-dependent communities as vital to the state's economy and energy security
- Establishes that coal-fired power plants should operate at a minimum 69 percent annual capacity factor to maintain grid stability and sustain employment
- Opposes any regulatory, financial, or operational actions that risk mine closures or coal job losses
- Commits to preventing ratepayers from bearing higher electricity costs for projects that reduce in-state jobs or energy reliability
- Prioritizes long-term local employment over temporary or out-of-state contracting and opposes outside entities extracting wealth without reinvesting in West Virginia communities
Legislative Description
Protecting WV coal jobs, coal power, and coal families
Last Action
Completed legislative action
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy, Industry and Mining2/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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