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flag FirstEnergy invests $2.5B in West Virginia’s fossil and renewable energy expansion, facing delays and criticism after abandoning 2030 emissions goal.

flag FirstEnergy plans a $2.5 billion investment in West Virginia to build a 1.2-gigawatt natural gas power plant by 2031, while extending operations of two coal plants until 2035 and adding 70 megawatts of solar by 2028. flag The project faces delays due to supply shortages and long equipment lead times, and the company has not yet secured a spot in the power interconnection queue. flag The plan has drawn criticism from climate advocates after FirstEnergy dropped its 2030 emissions target, citing the state’s coal dependence. flag West Virginia’s energy strategy, supported by state leaders, emphasizes fossil fuels alongside renewables to meet rising demand from data centers and AI, with a push for federal regulatory reform to speed development.

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