Curtis Tate
Energy & Environment Reporter, ctate@wvpublic.org, 202-679-8470, @tatecurtisPerson Page
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The Senate also voted Thursday to prevent railroad workers from striking. -
The state’s consumer advocate has submitted expert testimony to the Public Service Commission recommending that Mon Power buy the plant.
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Before the U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to block a railroad strike, Gov. Jim Justice weighed in on the issue.
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Mountaineer Gas bills are set to increase 15 percent, and Hope Gas bills will go up 28 percent.
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If the impasse isn’t resolved by Dec. 5, more than 115,000 railroad employees could walk off the job. The last railroad strike was 30 years ago.
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The projects will keep both plants operating past 2028. Appalachian Power had sought approval of the plan last year, but was rejected.
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The project needs the permit to cross the George Washington and Jefferson national forests.
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In Public Service Commission (PSC) testimony this week, the state’s consumer advocate suggests buying a struggling northern West Virginia power plant. But is it a good deal for ratepayers?
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The Wednesday Senate vote of 62-37 means the Respect For Marriage Act is likely to see final passage.
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The state's consumer advocate said the Pleasants plant could continue to operate, and the Fort Martin plant could close.
