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Household Bills In This State Are Nearly $1,000 A Month Below The U.S. Median

There are plenty of ways to cut down on the cost of living, but people living in this state might already be saving more than most Americans.

West Virginia · 7d

coloradobiz.com

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Denver-based Guess & Co. plans 1.55-gigawatt power project in West Virginia

Guess & Co. plans 1.45 GW coal plant with carbon capture. 100 MW natural gas plant included in West Virginia project. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved market-based rates. Denver-based Guess & Co. plans to develop a 1.45-gigawatt coal-fired power plant with carbon capture and storage and a separate 100-megawatt natural...

West Virginia · 7d

constructiondive.com

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Jacobs wins project management role on $37B transmission program

Value: Undisclosed, part of AEP’s $37 billion investment. Engineering contractor Jacobs has secured a contract on a $37 billion transmission modernization program, according to an Oct. 29 news release. The Dallas-based firm will provide integrated program delivery services for American Electric Power’s transmission portfolio, according to the company. The...

Kentucky · 7d
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West Virginia Watch

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PEIA finance board to hold public hearings about proposed rate increases for the 2028 fiscal year

The finance board of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency will host a series of public meetings around the state this month about proposed rate increases for fiscal year 2028, which begins in July.

West Virginia · 6d

environmentenergyleader.com

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Critical Minerals From Coal Waste Face a Commercial Test

Kentucky and West Virginia have spent a decade proving rare earths can come from coal and mine drainage. New federal prizes add workforce, but buyers still need specs and contracts. Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) named the University of Kentucky and West Virginia University among 16 schools...

Kentucky · 6d

Daily Energy Insider

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Potomac Edison requests Virginia regulators approve transmission line upgrade project

As energy demands in Virginia continue rising, Potomac Edison has asked the State Corporation Commission (SCC) of Virginia to approve its proposed Gore-Doubs-Goose Creek Improvements… The post Potomac Edison requests Virginia regulators approve transmission line upgrade project appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

Virginia · 6d

WDTV

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Barbour County landowners oppose proposed Valley Link transmission line

BARBOUR COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) -Barbour County landowners gathered Monday to voice opposition to the proposed Valley Link transmission line, saying their farms and livelihoods are at stake. Commission president joins protesters. Barbour County Commission President David Strait joined protesters Monday. Strait said his family’s farmland falls along potential routes.

Barbour County, WV · 8d

West Virginia Watch

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Drug pricing program changes worry West Virginia clinic

Using a federal drug discount program, Cabin Creek Health Systems offers their uninsured patients income-based prices. It writes off some or all of their prescription costs.  The 340B drug pricing program requires pharmaceutical companies that are covered under Medicaid and Medicare to offer discounts to healthcare organizations like Cabin Creek Health Systems, which is for […]

West Virginia · 8d

Main Street Dollars

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Utility bills climb in 2027 in Wisconsin, West Virginia, Texas and Virginia, from Alliant Energy’s roughly $8 a month on Jan. 1 to Mon Power’s second step in June

Utility customers in Wisconsin, West Virginia, Texas and Virginia will pay more in 2027, starting with about $8 more a month for a typical Alliant Energy electric customer in Wisconsin on Jan. 1. West Virginia’s Mon Power customers face a second step on June 1. Water and sewer bills in Corpus Christi, Texas, and in […]

Wisconsin · 9d

blackbygod.org

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McCuskey has made protecting fossil fuel industries a priority. Now he’s investigating climate groups

This article was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight, whose mission is to help West Virginians improve our state by producing “sustained outrage” journalism that exposes abuses of power by government, business, and other institutions. You can make a donation here, or sign up for their newsletters here.

West Virginia · 8d

Shinnston News

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Hope Gas Commitment to Community Service Makes It Business of the Month

Tough times bring out the best in people both individually and collectively. That applies to corporations as well. When the rains fell and overwhelmed natural streams, rivers, and man-made drainage systems, bringing disaster to Lewis and Upshur counties, Hope Gas stepped up and stepped in. Yet that is nothing new...

Lewis County, WV · 7d

WBOY 12 News

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West Virginia hemp business facing closure if new federal rules take effect

Over the past three and a half years, Moon Flower Hemp has become a staple of downtown Buckhannon, serving various cannabis products to adults from across West Virginia and beyond. However, decisions made on Capitol Hill are threatening to snuff them out for good.

Buckhannon, WV · 11d

WTRF- 7News

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West Virginia ranks eighth for digital advertising recession resistance

W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia ranks eighth nationally for digital advertising recession resistance, according to a new study by TrafficJunky. West Virginia outranks every neighboring state: Ohio (No. 29), Pennsylvania (No. 30), Kentucky (No. 32), Virginia (No. 33) and Maryland (No. 37). Rhode Island ranks just ahead at No. 7. West Virginia’s 153 ad agencies […]

West Virginia · 8d

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Former Washington Crown Center Reopens As Franklin Crossroads Park, 95% Occupied

The long-struggling Washington Crown Center mall in North Franklin Township has a new name and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Developers held a grand-opening ceremony on Thursday for the retail portion of what's now called Franklin Crossroads Park, marking a visible turn for a property that spent years losing stores and shrinking its footprint.

Washington County, PA · 11d

WDTV

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Stone Tower Brews hosts winter market with 7 area vendors

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Stone Tower Brews, a Bridgeport spot known for its craft beer and artisan coffee, hosted a winter market Sunday, bringing seven area vendors into its cafe and taproom. Vendors and items. Shoppers browsed handcrafted jewelry, apparel, fresh baked goods and apothecary items. Vendors included Mellow Mamas, Sun...

Bridgeport, WV · 9d

wheninyourstate.com

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West Virginia’s proposed 260-mile transmission line raises concerns about farmland and electricity demand

Valley Link Transmission Company proposes approximately 260 miles of new 765-kilovolt power lines between Putnam County, West Virginia, and Frederick County, Maryland, passing through portions of three states. The company is a joint venture involving Dominion Energy, FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy. Plans include new substations in Hardy County, West...

West Virginia · 10d

WVNT-TV

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LIEAP applications begin mailing November 2 in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applications will start to be mailed by the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), on Monday, November 2, 2026. According to a press release from DoHS, households that secured regular LIEAP benefits during...

West Virginia · 8d

wheninyourstate.com

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West Virginia issues red diesel order as Americans face rising costs

West Virginia has opened a new front in the fight against soaring fuel costs, allowing temporary highway use of red-dyed diesel as transportation expenses squeeze businesses and families. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a 60-day state of emergency on October 20, 2026, covering all 55 counties, as diesel prices climbed sharply and threatened essential deliveries.

West Virginia · 11d