REAL: West Virginia Should Embrace a Solution That Protects Ratepayers BYOP policy would allow large energy users to procure their own electricity, reducing pressure for utilities to build expensive new power plants funded by customers ARLINGTON, VA (September 9, 2026) — During peak summer months, West Virginia families and businesses have been hit with electricity […]
The proposed NextEra-Dominion merger has quickly become a debate over size, scale and shareholder value. It should be a debate about whether this transaction will make electricity more affordable for customers. To date, the companies have yet to clearly demonstrate how the transaction will produce lasting affordability for customers. NextEra has led the conversation with […]
“For the first time we seem to have a solution.” During a panel discussion at the 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Summit, West Virginia Speaker of the House of Delegates Roger Hanshaw promoted energy legislation that will support and protect residents and businesses in the Mountain State. Like many states, West Virginia policymakers […]