Establishes the Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026 to facilitate coke production and steelmaking in West Virginia.
The Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026 aims to facilitate coke production and steelmaking in West Virginia by identifying economically viable sites for coal electric generation and coke production projects. The Department of Economic Development is tasked with identifying suitable sites based on criteria such as proximity to coal deposits, rail infrastructure, and air quality conditions. The bill mandates the designation of at least one additional coal electric generation site and one coke production site per year for five years following 2026.
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