West Virginia

“We are at a crossroads where elected leaders throughout the state have a unique chance to support a balanced, responsible energy policy that satisfies the needs of all West Virginians. CEA’s Campaign for America’s Energy will actively engage policymakers so they realize the opportunity West Virginia’s energy resources provide and how our energy needs can be met while also protecting the environment.”

– Greg Kozera, Director of Marketing at Shale Crescent

The average price of gasoline in West Virginia is higher than the national average, leaving a big impact on the roughly 18% of West Virginians who live in poverty. With West Virginians paying in excess of $3,900 per year on energy expenses an individual in the state who is living at the poverty line is spending 33% of their income on energy. Learn More

West Virginia News

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New CEA Analysis: Misguided Energy Policies Could Cost Consumers $149.2 Billion More This Winter

Despite Gas Price Relief, Home Energy Costs Continue to Soar; CEA Urges Policymakers to Embrace Common-Sense Energy Solutions WASHINGTON – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today...
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Hate to Say We Told You So: Federal Energy Data Paint Ugly Winter Picture

With new data from the Department of Energy and the Energy Information Administration showing that natural gas is the leading contributor to reducing the energy burden on families across the country, CEA's David Holt...
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Bad Energy Policies Could Bring New Winter Price Shocks to Families Already Reeling from...

CEA Analysis Finds Misguided Energy Policies Would Have Cost Consumers $137.4 Billion More for Winter Heating, Energy Use Families with Access to Natural Gas will Save 21% in Home Heating Costs vs. Last...
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White House Does Victory Lap on Gas Prices While Other Energy Prices Skyrocket

While some politicians are focusing on small decreases in the price of gasoline, despite remaining at historic highs, CEA's latest analysis on winter heating costs found that families can expect to pay over $14.1...
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Energy Bill Surge: Consumers Could Shell Out $14B More This Winter

With winter quickly approaching, Consumer Energy Alliance released it's annual winter heating outlook which found families will spend over $14.1 billion more this winter to keep warm. "By enacting a moratorium on oil and gas...