SB424

Establishing Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026

Introduced·1/15/26

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

The Affordable Electricity and Economic Growth Act of 2026 aims to facilitate coke production and steelmaking in West Virginia by identifying economically viable sites for coal electric generation and coke production projects. The Department of Economic Development is tasked with identifying suitable sites based on criteria such as proximity to coal deposits, rail infrastructure, and air quality conditions. The bill mandates the designation of at least one additional coal electric generation site and one coke production site per year for five years following 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 29

12:30 PM

Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Meeting

Jan 29

1:30 PM

Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Meeting

History

Jan 30

Senate

Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance

Jan 30

Senate

To Finance

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction