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flag West Virginia Senate passes bill to boost coal use, requiring 69% plant capacity and blocking gas plant retirements.

flag The West Virginia Senate passed House Bill 4026, the West Virginia First Energy Act, 32-2, advancing a plan to boost coal plant usage by requiring utilities to achieve 69% operational capacity through cost recovery incentives, while excluding natural gas plants. flag The bill mandates monthly reporting, advanced transmission use, a 30-day fuel supply, and state approval before retiring fossil fuel facilities. flag Supporters say it lowers rates and supports coal jobs, citing underused state-owned plants, while critics warn of potential rate hikes. flag The bill now returns to the House of Delegates for final action.

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