SB 902
Securing WV baseload coal generation and ratepayer protection
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the ‘Securing West Virginia Baseload Coal Generation and Ratepayer Protection Act,’ aims to maintain coal-fired power generation in West Virginia through 2040. It mandates that electric utility generators operate at an optimum capacity factor of 69%, requires utilities to maintain a 45-day supply of base fuel at their plants, and directs the Public Service Commission to oversee these operations and ensure equitable economic dispatch of coal-fired power plants. The bill also requires utilities to provide updated resource plans and consider extending the life of existing plants.
Key provisions
- Requires electric utility generators to operate at an optimum capacity factor of 69% until 2040.
- Mandates utilities maintain a 45-day supply of base fuel at generating plants.
- Directs the Public Service Commission to oversee utility operations and economic dispatch.
- Requires utilities to submit supplemental Integrated Resource Plans detailing plant upgrades and maintenance.
- Requires utilities to evaluate existing coal generation plants for potential acquisition or power purchase agreements.
- Establishes criteria for calculating economic dispatch to ensure equitable treatment of coal-fired power plants.
- Prohibits utilities from ceasing operations or decommissioning plants without commission approval.
- Requires utilities to consult with the commission regarding plant upgrade plans.
Who is affected
- Electric Utilities
- West Virginia Residents
- Power Generating Companies
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