HB 2627

Natural Gas Electric Generation Development Act


This bill aims to promote the development, transportation, and use of electricity generated from West Virginia natural gas. It directs the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to identify and designate suitable sites for natural gas electric generation facilities and ensures timely consideration of permit applications for constructing and operating these facilities.

ISSUES: Development

CWV Position: Opposes

Status: This bill was on 2/19/25 and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works.