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Newsletter article WVEC April 4, 2025
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
Today is the 52nd Day of the 2025 Legislative Session! Crossover Day was Wednesday, April 2, which means that bills that did not pass out of their house of origin are dead unless special measures are used to resurrect them. As we enter the session’s last week, here is a recap of bills still alive, what you can do to stop them or, in one case, keep them moving. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Nuclear energy, Public lands, Renewable energy, Social justice, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
Today is the 52nd Day of the 2025 Legislative Session! Crossover Day was Wednesday, April 2, which means that bills that did not pass out of their house of origin are dead unless special measures are used to resurrect them. As we enter the session’s last week, here is a recap of bills still alive, what you can do to stop them or, in one case, keep them moving. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Nuclear energy, Public lands, Renewable energy, Social justice, Water
Action Alerts WVEC April 1, 2025
Stop HB 2014: Protect WV from Harmful Data Center Impacts
West Virginia lawmakers are rushing forward with HB 2014 — a bill that would open the floodgates to data center development across our state while silencing local voices and putting ratepayers at risk. More
Issues: Energy, Energy efficiency
Stop HB 2014: Protect WV from Harmful Data Center Impacts
West Virginia lawmakers are rushing forward with HB 2014 — a bill that would open the floodgates to data center development across our state while silencing local voices and putting ratepayers at risk. More
Issues: Energy, Energy efficiency
Newsletter article WVEC March 21, 2025
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
Today is the 38th Day of the 2025 Legislative Session! The last day to introduce bills in the House was this past Tuesday, March 18; the last day to introduce bills in the Senate is Monday, March 24. This week started with excitement and energy with Environmental Day (E-Day)! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Nuclear energy, Pollution, Water
WVEC Weekly Legislative Round-Up
Today is the 38th Day of the 2025 Legislative Session! The last day to introduce bills in the House was this past Tuesday, March 18; the last day to introduce bills in the Senate is Monday, March 24. This week started with excitement and energy with Environmental Day (E-Day)! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Nuclear energy, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article WVEC February 15, 2025
Stop the Rate Hikes!
AEP is seeking another rate increase for West Virginians despite their electric rates already having more than doubled in the past 15 years. The rate increases are making it increasingly difficult for families, small businesses, churches, and schools to afford their electric bills. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Stop the Rate Hikes!
AEP is seeking another rate increase for West Virginians despite their electric rates already having more than doubled in the past 15 years. The rate increases are making it increasingly difficult for families, small businesses, churches, and schools to afford their electric bills. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Newsletter article July 30, 2024
Improve Our Energy Efficiency Programs!
AEP customers in West Virginia have seen rates increase by 235% in the past 15 years. Energy efficiency programs can provide relief to residents and businesses. Last month, with your help, West Virginians for Energy Freedom safeguarded the current energy efficiency programs that AEP offers. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Improve Our Energy Efficiency Programs!
AEP customers in West Virginia have seen rates increase by 235% in the past 15 years. Energy efficiency programs can provide relief to residents and businesses. Last month, with your help, West Virginians for Energy Freedom safeguarded the current energy efficiency programs that AEP offers. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Newsletters WVEC July 30, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 11
Your vote is a powerful tool in shaping our state's future. As we face important decisions, we encourage you to make your voice heard at the ballot box. Protecting and preserving our natural resources and communities relies on engaged citizens like you. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Event, Renewable energy
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 11
Your vote is a powerful tool in shaping our state's future. As we face important decisions, we encourage you to make your voice heard at the ballot box. Protecting and preserving our natural resources and communities relies on engaged citizens like you. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Event, Renewable energy
Action Alerts WVEC March 23, 2024
Hydrogen Energy Listening Session and more
Hydrogen Energy Listening Session | Help protect public lands! | Register for a Community Action Event in Charleston! More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Public lands
Hydrogen Energy Listening Session and more
Hydrogen Energy Listening Session | Help protect public lands! | Register for a Community Action Event in Charleston! More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Public lands
Newsletter article WVEC January 12, 2024
2024 Legislative Priorities
As we head into the 2024 legislative session, there are several policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. In November of 2023, WVEC members and member groups gathered at Tygart Lake State Park for WVEC’s annual meeting to discuss and decide on its legislative priorities. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Legislation, Public lands, Water
2024 Legislative Priorities
As we head into the 2024 legislative session, there are several policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. In November of 2023, WVEC members and member groups gathered at Tygart Lake State Park for WVEC’s annual meeting to discuss and decide on its legislative priorities. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Legislation, Public lands, Water
Action Alerts WVEC August 2, 2023
This Saturday in Raleigh County: Energy Solutions for a Greener Future!
The West Virginians for Energy Freedom coalition is coming to Beckley THIS SATURDAY, August 5th! If you are in or near Beckley, please join us at the Raleigh County Public Library from 2 PM to 4 PM. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Opportunity, Renewable energy
This Saturday in Raleigh County: Energy Solutions for a Greener Future!
The West Virginians for Energy Freedom coalition is coming to Beckley THIS SATURDAY, August 5th! If you are in or near Beckley, please join us at the Raleigh County Public Library from 2 PM to 4 PM. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Opportunity, Renewable energy
Blog WVEC November 1, 2022
2023 Legislative Priorities
Community Solar - promote access to affordable renewable energy through a solar facility subscription service where customers can purchase an interest in a solar facility and use credits against their electric utility costs. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, State parks, Water
2023 Legislative Priorities
Community Solar - promote access to affordable renewable energy through a solar facility subscription service where customers can purchase an interest in a solar facility and use credits against their electric utility costs. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, State parks, Water
Action Alerts WVEC March 31, 2021
Today is Crossover Day when bills must pass their house of origin to stay alive
Here’s a quick recap of some bills we are still watching and how you can help. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Power purchase agreements
Today is Crossover Day when bills must pass their house of origin to stay alive
Here’s a quick recap of some bills we are still watching and how you can help. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Energy efficiency, Power purchase agreements
Newsletter article WVEC March 26, 2021
Busy Week at the WV Legislature: Here’s the Latest
We have compiled a list of bills we are following with updates and recommendations on actions you can take to help us out! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, DEP, Energy efficiency, Power purchase agreements, Water
Busy Week at the WV Legislature: Here’s the Latest
We have compiled a list of bills we are following with updates and recommendations on actions you can take to help us out! More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, DEP, Energy efficiency, Power purchase agreements, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC March 5, 2021
GREEN, Volume 31 Issue 5
Spring time is just around the corner and we are ecstatic to move toward warmer weather and sunny skies. We are also excited to see you at E-Day this Wednesday, March 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM! More
Issues: Eday, Energy efficiency, Opportunity, Power purchase agreements, Water
GREEN, Volume 31 Issue 5
Spring time is just around the corner and we are ecstatic to move toward warmer weather and sunny skies. We are also excited to see you at E-Day this Wednesday, March 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM! More
Issues: Eday, Energy efficiency, Opportunity, Power purchase agreements, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 5, 2021
Update on Bills to Support
As we approach the halfway point of the 2021 legislative session there are a few bills we are supporting that are still pending in committees. SB30, sponsored by Senator Trump, which would permit third-party ownership of renewable and alternative energy generating facilities, is currently in the Senate Committee on Economic Development with a second reference to Senate Government Organization. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Power purchase agreements, State parks
Update on Bills to Support
As we approach the halfway point of the 2021 legislative session there are a few bills we are supporting that are still pending in committees. SB30, sponsored by Senator Trump, which would permit third-party ownership of renewable and alternative energy generating facilities, is currently in the Senate Committee on Economic Development with a second reference to Senate Government Organization. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Power purchase agreements, State parks
Newsletter article WVEC February 26, 2021
Two Bills to Support This Week
HB2667, introduced by Delegate Clay Riley, is intended to promote cost savings for state taxpayers by implementing: an energy savings program for assessment and implementation of energy savings goals for state buildings and provide for prequalification of energy savings performance contractors; auditing energy metering devices installed at state buildings; and establishing benchmarking and energy efficiency goals for state buildings. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Power purchase agreements, Renewable energy
Two Bills to Support This Week
HB2667, introduced by Delegate Clay Riley, is intended to promote cost savings for state taxpayers by implementing: an energy savings program for assessment and implementation of energy savings goals for state buildings and provide for prequalification of energy savings performance contractors; auditing energy metering devices installed at state buildings; and establishing benchmarking and energy efficiency goals for state buildings. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Power purchase agreements, Renewable energy
Legislative Updates WVEC February 26, 2021
GREEN, Volume 31 Issue 4
If you have been keeping up with our social media, you are aware that we, along with other WV advocacy organizations, requested a public hearing for HB 2598 from both Delegate Anderson and Delegate Pack, which were denied. In response to these denials, we collaborated with WV Rivers Coalition, OVEC, WV CAG and WV Sierra Club to host our own People’s Public Hearing today to which all legislators and members of the public were invited. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Infrastructure, Pollution, Power purchase agreements, Water
GREEN, Volume 31 Issue 4
If you have been keeping up with our social media, you are aware that we, along with other WV advocacy organizations, requested a public hearing for HB 2598 from both Delegate Anderson and Delegate Pack, which were denied. In response to these denials, we collaborated with WV Rivers Coalition, OVEC, WV CAG and WV Sierra Club to host our own People’s Public Hearing today to which all legislators and members of the public were invited. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Infrastructure, Pollution, Power purchase agreements, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC February 9, 2019
GREEN, Volume 29 Issue 5
We are following so many bills, it would be hard to list them all here. However, here is a list that gives you an idea of the issues we are focused on and some actions you can take if you want to join us at the Capitol, or want to make a few calls from home. More
Issues: Clean elections, Energy efficiency, Oil and gas, Pollution, Water
GREEN, Volume 29 Issue 5
We are following so many bills, it would be hard to list them all here. However, here is a list that gives you an idea of the issues we are focused on and some actions you can take if you want to join us at the Capitol, or want to make a few calls from home. More
Issues: Clean elections, Energy efficiency, Oil and gas, Pollution, Water
Newsletter article Ben Kessler February 1, 2019
Pick Up the Phone for PPAs
As I previously wrote to you last week, Senate Bill 409, which legalizes Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for on-site renewable and alternative energy generation will hopefully be on the Senate EIM agenda this upcoming week. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy
Pick Up the Phone for PPAs
As I previously wrote to you last week, Senate Bill 409, which legalizes Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for on-site renewable and alternative energy generation will hopefully be on the Senate EIM agenda this upcoming week. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy
Legislative Updates WVEC February 1, 2019
GREEN, Volume 29 Issue 4
WV SB 52 would "entitle natural resource producers to economic opportunity tax credit.” That sounds innocent and technical enough, but what this bill would actually do is slice the severance tax and corporate taxes on natural gas and coal companies by around 80%. More
Issues: Clean elections, DEP, Eday, Energy efficiency, Renewable energy
GREEN, Volume 29 Issue 4
WV SB 52 would "entitle natural resource producers to economic opportunity tax credit.” That sounds innocent and technical enough, but what this bill would actually do is slice the severance tax and corporate taxes on natural gas and coal companies by around 80%. More
Issues: Clean elections, DEP, Eday, Energy efficiency, Renewable energy
Newsletter article Karan Ireland March 3, 2018
Bad Utility Bill Dies on Senate Floor
In a dramatic turn of events, SB 600 which would have allowed discounted utility rates for large industrial energy users, but would have raised residential rates, was defeated on the Senate floor on crossover. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Legislation
Bad Utility Bill Dies on Senate Floor
In a dramatic turn of events, SB 600 which would have allowed discounted utility rates for large industrial energy users, but would have raised residential rates, was defeated on the Senate floor on crossover. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Legislation
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