HB4894

Relating to utility affordability and economic competitiveness

Introduced·1/28/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4894 establishes the West Virginia Utility Affordability and Economic Competitiveness Act to ensure affordable and reliable utility.

West Virginia HB4894, the West Virginia Utility Affordability and Economic Competitiveness Act, aims to restore utility affordability and reliability for state residents. The bill mandates a comprehensive assessment of utility costs and competitiveness by the Department of Commerce, followed by statutory and regulatory reforms. It imposes a three-year moratorium on utility rate increases, except under specific conditions.

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History

Mar 2

House

Motion to table the motion to discharge adopted

Jan 28

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 28

House

To Energy and Public Works then Finance