West Virginia SB20 prohibits the Public Service Commission from approving rate increases based on wind and solar energy costs.

West Virginia SB20, the Stable Energy Rates Protection Act, mandates the Public Service Commission to prohibit rate increases based on wind and solar energy costs. This includes construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of wind and solar energy facilities. Existing contracts are exempt, but no future rate increases can be based on expansions or new commitments under those contracts. The Commission must annually report to the Legislature on the impact of this prohibition and recommend further actions to ensure energy affordability and reliability.

West Virginia SB20 prohibits the Public Service Commission from approving rate increases based on wind and solar energy costs.

West Virginia SB20, the Stable Energy Rates Protection Act, mandates the Public Service Commission to prohibit rate increases based on wind and solar energy costs. This includes construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of wind and solar energy facilities. Existing contracts are exempt, but no future rate increases can be based on expansions or new commitments under those contracts. The Commission must annually report to the Legislature on the impact of this prohibition and recommend further actions to ensure energy affordability and reliability.