HB5038

Establishing the Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026 to facilitate coke production and steel-making in the state

Introduced·2/2/26
Intr Text

Establishes the Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026 to facilitate coke production and steel-making in West Virginia.

The Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026 aims to support coke production and steel-making in West Virginia. The bill identifies economically viable sites for coal electric generation and coke production projects, focusing on locations near coal deposits and existing rail infrastructure. The Department of Economic Development is tasked with designating suitable sites and reporting to the Joint Committee on Energy and Manufacturing.

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Energy and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 2

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

House

To Energy and Public Works

Feb 2

House

Introduced in House