West Virginia Energy: What you need to know
Governing Law and Regulations
Renewable energy:
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Download NowAlternative and renewable energy portfolio standard: House Bill (HB) 103
Regulatory Agencies
West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC)
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See national section for basic information and federal regulations.
Comparison: State vs. Federal
• Rules. To date, the federal government's involvement in renewable energy programs has been limited to voluntary programs and providing financial incentives for renewable energy generation. However, West Virginia state legislation has established an alternative and renewable energy portfolio standard.
• Administration and enforcement. The West Virginia Public Service Commission administers and enforces the alternative and renewable energy portfolio standards.
State Requirements
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard
HB 103
Each electric utility doing business in West Virginia will be required to comply with the established alternative and renewable energy portfolio standards. To comply, each year an electric utility must own an amount of alternative or renewable energy credits equal to the following percentage of electricity sold by the electric utility in the preceding year to retail customers in West Virginia:
- Beginning January 1, 2015, and ending December 31, 2019: 10 percent
- Beginning January 1, 2020, and ending December 31, 2024: 15 percent
- On and after January 1, 2025: 25 percent
Credits. Credits may be traded, sold, or used to meet the aforementioned portfolio standards. Electric utilities establish credits as follows:
- 1 credit for each megawatt (MW) hour of electricity generated or purchased from an alternative energy resource facility: ...
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