WV Energy Diversity Act

Establishing an orderly and comprehensive planning and review process for evaluating and developing renewable energy sources for power generation that will employ West Virginians and transition to a post-coal economy. Renewables include solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and others. The bill establishes achievable targets for diversifying West Virginia’s energy production utilizing West Virginia resources. It authorizes a study commission to monitor progress towards achieving those goals.

Sponsors: John Doyle

ISSUES: Clean Air, Climate

CWV Position: Supports

Status: Introduced 1/12/22; referred to Energy and Manufacturing Committee