New WV Law Puts Teeth Behind Gov. Morrisey’s “50 by 50” Energy Plan
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is spearheading what he calls the "50 by 50" energy initiative, a plan for the state to grow its electric energy production from a current 16 gigawatts (GW) of generation to 50 GW by 2050 (see WV Gov. Morrisey Plan for 50 GW of PowerGen by 2050 Takes Shape). While the plan is aspirational and inspirational, Morrisey wants it to be tangible. Something with "teeth." So Morrisey worked with the legislature to introduce and pass House Bill (HB) 5381, the Comprehensive Energy Policy and Development Plan Act of 2026. Morrisey signed the bill into law last Friday.To view this content, log into your member account. (Not a member? Join Today!)