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WV HB4026
WV HB4026Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §24-2-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to expanding the requirements for Integrated Resource Plans which utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission to include comprehensive analyses of current and potential future uses, cost, and benefits of advanced transmission technologies; defining advanced transmission technologies; providing that IRPs must include detailed economic and technological feasibility for such technologies to optimize grid performance and, thereby, enhance reliability and resiliency; providing that IRPs must also include any other technologies which may to enhance grid performance.
AI Summary
This bill expands the requirements for Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs), which are comprehensive assessments that utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to plan for future energy needs. Specifically, after July 1, 2026, all IRPs must include a detailed analysis of current and potential future uses of "advanced transmission technologies." These technologies are defined as any innovations that improve the capacity, efficiency, reliability, resilience, or safety of electric transmission and distribution systems, such as advanced conductors, dynamic line rating (which adjusts a line's capacity based on real-time conditions), advanced power flow controls, and topology optimization to manage grid congestion. The analysis must cover the economic and technical feasibility of these technologies, their potential costs and benefits, and deployment timelines, including estimated costs and benefits specifically for West Virginia retail customers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
George Street (R)*,
Rick Hillenbrand (R),
Josh Holstein (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
John Paul Hott (R),
Daniel Linville (R),
Ian Masters (R),
Clay Riley (R),
Matthew Rohrbach (R),
Chris Toney (R),
Jimmy Willis (R),
Last Action
Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Meeting (14:00:00 2/23/2026 208-W) (on 02/23/2026)
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