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Utility Scale Microgrid Coming To Mason County

Fidelis New Energy and 8090 Industries announced the Monarch Compute Campus development in Mason County. When it is fully operational, Monarch is expected to generate 8 gigawatts of power using natural gas. 

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Soaring Electricity Costs, This West Virginia Morning

We hear the latest story from The Allegheny Front, a public radio program based in Pittsburgh, that reports on environmental issues in the region. In this story, we learn how electricity costs are on a sharp rise despite a record year for solar and battery construction.

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LISTEN: Loudon Wainwright III Has The Mountain Stage Song of The Week

Our Song of the Week comes from the charming, topical folk singer-songwriter, Loudon Wainwright III, who has made over 17 appearances on Mountain Stage across every decade that the show has existed since 1983. His performance of “Middle of the Night” is our Song of the Week.

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House Bill Would End Nonpartisan Election Of Local Officials

House Bill 4080 would require city council members and mayors across the state to run with party affiliation listed on the ballot.

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