HB4635

To require Public Service Commission to hear requests for rate adjustments from public electrical utilities and issue a recommendation to legislature

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4635 mandates the Public Service Commission to hear rate adjustment requests from public electrical utilities and recommend decisions.

West Virginia HB4635 establishes requirements for public electrical utilities seeking rate adjustments. It limits the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction to hearing these requests and issuing recommendations to the Legislature. The bill requires the Legislature to approve any electric utility rate adjustments. It also directs the commission to study and report on natural gas supply issues, including the impact of wells being capped or shut in, and the practices of natural gas utilities in purchasing high-priced gas supplies.

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Energy and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

To Energy and Public Works

Jan 21

House

Introduced in House