HB5381

Relating to developing a comprehensive energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy

Complete·3/30/26

West Virginia HB5381 establishes a comprehensive energy policy and plan under the Office of Energy, focusing on coal, natural gas, nuclear.

West Virginia HB5381 consolidates energy development entities under the Office of Energy, empowering it to develop a comprehensive energy policy and plan. The policy emphasizes stable baseload generation, efficiency, low-cost energy, and energy independence. The Office of Energy is tasked with identifying suitable sites for energy projects, developing strategies for coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, hydrogen, and geothermal energy, and creating energy-ready community designations. The bill also mandates energy emergency exercises and the development of a State Energy Security Plan.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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5 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

2:00 PM

Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Meeting

Feb 24

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

History

Mar 30

House

Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/26

Mar 14

Senate

On 3rd reading with right to amend