Mountaineer Gas Gets Approved Base Rate Increase
The West Virginia Public Service Commission approved a settlement raising Mountaineer Gas's base rates, effective Dec. 1.
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West Virginia Utilities News
Utilities in West Virginia runs on electric, gas, water and telecommunications services, infrastructure, rate changes, regulation and grid reliability, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on utility operations and oversight across the state.
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November 4, 2026
Morrisey Announces $3.2M for Rural Water FiltrationFunding will help 5,000 homes in McDowell and Mingo counties that rely on private wells, springs, or cisterns.
November 3, 2026
Guess & Co. Plans 1.55-Gigawatt Power Push in West VirginiaThe Denver company plans coal and gas generation in West Virginia, backed by its purchase of about 7,300 acres of coal-bearing properties.
October 28, 2026
West Virginia Secures Funding for Water ProjectsState officials finalize financial plans for four major water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades.
October 26, 2026
Appalachian Power and Black Diamond Set Asset TransferThe utilities filed an acquisition timeline with the West Virginia Public Service Commission following a regulatory investigation.
October 25, 2026
West Virginia PSC Begins Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link HearingsThe Public Service Commission is reviewing a proposal for a 500-kilovolt transmission line crossing three states.
October 25, 2026
PSC Grants Republic Services Extension After Service LapsesThe state regulator allows more time for service improvements following complaints of missed trash and recycling pickups.
October 22, 2026
West Virginia Announces $58 Million in Water FundingGovernor Patrick Morrisey revealed new funding packages to modernize water systems and expand access across the state.
October 20, 2026
FirstEnergy, AEP Propose West Virginia Power LineThe proposed 260-mile electric transmission line would span West Virginia and affect nearly 5,000 local landowners.
October 20, 2026
West Virginia PSC Approves New Coal Plant RulesThe state utility commission set a 69% capacity factor requirement for coal-fired power plants.
October 15, 2026
West Virginia Well Water Shows Hidden Health RisksIndependent testing reveals potential water safety issues that official state records may be undercounting.
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Reporting here centers on rate increase requests, grid reliability, the expansion of broadband service and infrastructure investments. It covers the entire state from the capital to the rural counties where service delivery challenges are most acute. Regulatory decisions regarding renewable energy transition plans often dictate how services evolve for households. Infrastructure upgrades and the maintenance of aging systems remain the primary factors driving long-term service stability.