2026 Regular Session

HB 4481

WV Load Forecast Accountability Act

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Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Session

2026 Regular Session

Official source

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House of Delegates

Session

2026 Regular Session

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Bill overview

The Electric Load Forecast Accountability Act aims to increase transparency and accuracy in West Virginia’s electricity planning process. It establishes a framework for the Public Service Commission to oversee the load forecasts submitted by utilities to the PJM Interconnection, ensuring they are based on reliable data and assumptions. The act also mandates annual reporting and includes a sunset date, requiring periodic review of the program’s effectiveness.

Key provisions

The Public Service Commission will review and validate load forecasts submitted by West Virginia utilities to PJM.
The commission will coordinate with PJM and other states to ensure accurate system-wide planning and prevent double-counting of projects.
Utilities must provide contracts and agreements impacting load forecasting to the commission upon request.
The commission will investigate forecasting methodologies and assumptions used by utilities.
The commission will audit specific load interconnection requests to ensure projects have a high likelihood of development.
The commission will submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing its oversight activities and recommendations.
The act includes a sunset date, requiring legislative re-enactment by December 31, 2035.
The commission will review and access confidential agreements related to load forecasting.

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West Virginia Electric Utilities
Public Service Commission of West Virginia

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2026-01-16House

Filed for introduction

2026-01-16House

To Energy and Public Works

2026-01-16House

Introduced in House

2026-01-16House

To House Energy and Public Works

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3/11/2026SenateVoice vote
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
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3/11/2026SenateVoice vote
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HB 4481

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