Data centers in other states are raising power costs in West Virginia

For decades, West Virginia was home to some of the lowest power rates in the country, but in recent years those costs have rapidly increased. The state’s continued reliance on coal, even as cheaper alternative energy sources have emerged, has contributed to the soaring electricity prices facing West Virginians. And the state’s declining population has exacerbated those…

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 West Virginians want transparency

Mountain State SpotlightSarah ElbeshbishiSeptember 28th, 2025 As proposals for vast energy projects pop up in Mason, Mingo and Tucker counties, communities are growing frustrated at the lack of answers to their questions. POINT PLEASANT, WV — As the meeting organizers wrapped up their presentation on the sprawling industrial project proposed nearby, Ben Stevens quickly stood…

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