MORGANTOWN – Coalfield Development Corp. and Appalachian Power Company have filed their respective replies to the Public Service Commission staff’s final recommendation in their net-metering dispute. Coalfield […]
Environment
WVU genomics lab assesses stability of West Virginia elk herd as species recovers from 200-year absence
A symbol of strength, nobility and dignity, elk are a North American icon. After vanishing from the Mountain State in the 1800s, the West Virginia Department of […]
PSC staff tells PSC that Coalfield Development Corp. net-metering setup isn’t net metering, in complaint against APCo
MORGANTOWN – Public Service Commission staff has issued a final recommendation to the PSC in what many believe will affect future net-metering projects across the state. Staff […]
Capito-led nuclear energy bill heads to president’s desk
MORGANTOWN – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that includes a bill to advance deployment of nuclear power led by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and two […]
PJM, Mon Power respond to U.S. DOE power grid assessment for mid-Atlantic region
MORGANTOWN – Last week, it was reported that as part of a national power grid assessment, the U.S. Department of Energy identified the mid-Atlantic region – including […]
NETL’s Direct Air Capture Center will help industry and researchers test best ways to draw CO2 from the atmosphere
PITTSBURGH – We’re familiar with the idea of reducing carbon dioxide emissions form power plants and factories. But reaching the federal government’s goal of net-zero CO2 emissions […]
Mountain Valley Pipeline begins operation; Manchin, Capito celebrate
MORGANTOWN – The Mountain Valley Pipeline entered service on Friday. The company said MVP had satisfied all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including those of the U.S. […]
Department of Energy report identifies local corridors to boost power grid reliability
MORGANTOWN – As part of a national power grid assessment, the U.S. Department of Energy has identified the mid-Atlantic region – including Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties […]
WVU expert encourages exploration of West Virginia’s ‘wonderland for outdoor adventures’
With more than 78% of West Virginia covered by forests, according to the state’s Division of Forestry, the Mountain State ranks as the third-most-forested state in the […]
Report: PJM needs better planning for higher electricity demand and more plant retirements
A new report released Tuesday morning and sponsored by advocacy group Americans for a Clean Energy Grid says that PJM – the regional transmission organization – is […]
