Don’t Let Energy Policy Raise Costs on West Virginia Families
Reliable, affordable energy isn’t optional, it’s essential for families, small businesses, and communities across West Virginia.
In West Virginia, energy isn’t just another issue, it’s part of everyday life.
Families are already making tough choices to keep up with basic costs. Small businesses are working to stay competitive. Communities are still rebuilding and growing.
The last thing they need is higher electricity bills.
But that’s exactly what can happen when energy policy gets it wrong.
A recent 60 Minutes piece has shown just how tight things are in parts of the state – where even small increases in costs can hit hard – largely due to the closure of energy generation facilities.
Policy Decisions Have Real Consequences
Efforts to strengthen in-state energy production can play an important role in supporting reliability and economic growth, but it’s important to maintain balance.
An all-of-the-above approach ensures consumers have the flexibility to choose the most cost-effective sources of electricity. That flexibility helps keep costs under control and power reliable for consumers.
When flexibility is reduced, it becomes harder to manage costs efficiently — and those costs can be passed on to families and small businesses.
That can mean:
Higher monthly energy bills
Less ability to keep costs down over time
Greater risk during periods of high demand
Keeping all energy options on the table helps ensure electricity remains affordable, reliable, and responsive to changing needs.
West Virginia Needs Flexibility to Meet Growing Demand
Energy demand is increasing across the state, driven by manufacturing, data centers, and new economic development.
West Virginia has the resources to meet that demand, including:
→ Strong natural gas production
→ Existing critical infrastructure
→ A skilled workforce ready to support new projects
Using all available energy resources will be key to meeting that demand while keeping power reliable and costs under control.
An all-of-the-above approach gives utilities the flexibility to invest in the most reliable, cost-effective energy solutions, helping keep energy affordable for consumers.
When that flexibility is reduced, it becomes harder to manage costs and respond to growing demand.
Join the effort
West Virginia needs energy policy that puts consumers first and prioritizes an all-of-the-above approach to energy.
Policies should protect affordability, maintain reliability, and allow a full range of energy sources to compete – so families and small businesses aren’t stuck paying more.
Sign up to support common-sense energy policy that keeps electricity affordable, reliable, and working for West Virginia.
