Requesting a study on energy recovery and micro-hydropower in West Virginia's public water systems to reduce costs and stabilize rates.

The bill requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of implementing energy recovery and micro-hydropower technologies within West Virginia's public water systems. The study will identify suitable conditions for energy recovery, evaluate technologies, analyze cost savings, review funding opportunities, and examine regulatory considerations. The goal is to reduce operating costs and stabilize water rates, addressing high residential water rates and improving system sustainability. The committee must report findings by December 1, 2026.

Requesting a study on energy recovery and micro-hydropower in West Virginia's public water systems to reduce costs and stabilize rates.

The bill requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility of implementing energy recovery and micro-hydropower technologies within West Virginia's public water systems. The study will identify suitable conditions for energy recovery, evaluate technologies, analyze cost savings, review funding opportunities, and examine regulatory considerations. The goal is to reduce operating costs and stabilize water rates, addressing high residential water rates and improving system sustainability. The committee must report findings by December 1, 2026.