HB4038

West Virginia HB4038 aims to prioritize coal as the primary energy source during emergencies and limits wind power permits.

West Virginia HB4038 establishes policies to ensure coal remains the primary energy source during emergencies and limits the number of wind power permits. The bill imposes an additional tax on coal severance, with 75% of the net proceeds going to coal-producing counties and 25% to all counties and municipalities. For each new wind power project, there is a 5% reduction in coal severance tax. The bill also limits the number of wind power permits to two per year, ensuring coal remains the primary energy source in West Virginia.