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Join our fight! Prevent West Virginians from having to bail out FirstEnergy and its shareholders.


FirstEnergy Corp., the Ohio-based parent company of Mon Power and Potomac Edison, plans to have Mon Power purchase the Pleasants power plant. If successful, this plan will pass the costs of the plant on to Mon Power and Potomac Edison customers in West Virginia. 

A similar transfer of ownership of the Harrison power plant has cost West Virginia ratepayers more than $160 million, so far.


LEEP blocked by House in voice vote

Unfortunately, the LEEP Act did not pass its vote in the House Government Organizations committee. The discussion of the bill was based on a faulty understanding of how the bill works, and that discussion killed the bill. The committee may be open to a study resolution during the legislative interim.

Over 1,000 letters were sent to the Capitol about LEEP. Thank you all for your support.

Updated Comments on CEIP Docket 

On November 1, 2016, EEWV submitted new comments on the EPA's Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) Docket.

 New Non-profit Energy Saving Programs


A New Pilot Program to Help Non-profit organizations become more energy efficient!

Energy Efficient Charleston

The Charleston, WV city-wide energy saving competition. EEC is here to help residents improve their homes with energy efficiency and help save money on electric bills!

Comments on FirstEnergy Phase II Energy Efficiency Plan

On February 4th, 2016, EEWV submitted comments directed to FirstEnergy about the Phase II of its Energy Efficiency Plan. 

EEWV Clean Power Plan Comments

On December 31, 2015, EEWV submitted recommendations for ways to incorporate energy efficiency in the state's implementation of the EPA's Clean Power Plan. Click here to read the comments.

The Quarterly Energy Connection

Featuring information and articles relating to improving energy efficiency in WV. First Issue released in December 2015!

Integrated Resource Planning order issued; utilities to issue plans by January

The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill in 2014 to require electric utilities to do integrated resource planning.  Under H.B. 2803, WV electric companies will have to submit electric generation plans to the WV Public Service Commission that include consideration of energy efficiency.  The bill represents an agreement reached between WV electric utilities and EEWV.  The PSC will issued an order on integrated resource planning in March of 2015, requiring the electric utilities to make an IRP and suggesting that the companies consider the finalized rules for the EPA's Clean Power Plan in their planning.


Check out the Energy Savings Action Center, by Appalachian Voices -- an online tool promoting home energy efficiency, including information about utility programs, businesses that provide energy efficiency services, and tips for simple home energy improvements.

http://www.appvoices.org/saveenergy/

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Forward thinking legislative policy for Energy Efficiency in West Virginia


EEWV's Legislative Memos

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December 21, 2016 - Andrew Brown -

November 22, 2016 - Xavier Walter - 

October 6, 2016 - Linda Harris - 

Critics say FirstEnergy is shielding its shareholders on the backs of WV ratepayers - in the State Journal.

September 24, 2016 - Andrew Brown - WV mayors, gas companies, others question FirstEnergy’s plan for Pleasants power plant - in the Charleston Gazette-Mail. 

September 18, 2016 - David Beard - Mon Power: Swap Beneficial: Denies Policy Group Report That It Will Short Ratepayers -in the Morgantown Dominion Post.

September 8, 2016 - Andrew Brown - Study shows MonPower takeover of Harrison plant cost customers millions in the Charleston Gazette-Mail. 

August 30, 2016 - Andrew Brown - More groups want FirstEnergy to defend power plant transfer in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

May 3, 2016 - Matthew Baumgarten - Groups Say Mon Power IRP Could Cost Customers in WDTV 5 News.

April 27, 2016 - Andrew Brown - FirstEnergy CEO says Pleasants power plant sale may happen in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

April 11, 2016 - Andrew Brown - First Energy seeks OK on efficiency plans in WV in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

March 12, 2016 - Andrew Brown - First Energy being questioned about future plans 

February 3, 2016 - Emmett Pepper and Levi Pellegrin- Paying It Forward: Energy Efficiency Bill Uses Future Savings to Fund Building Upgrades in The West Virginia Hub.
 
January 28, 2016 - Sarah Tincher - 

WV lawmakers push energy efficiency on local level in the State Journal.

January 14, 2016 - Brandon Roberts - Free AEP customer energy assessments aid homeless agency in the Huntington Herald-Dispatch.


January 9, 2016 - Andrew Brown -Appalachian Power moves toward renewables, Mon Power considering more investments in coal  in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

November 9, 2015 - Melissa Toothman - Energy efficiency discussed at forum as a potential solution to fuel the WV economy and create jobs in the Exponent Telegram.

October 25, 2015 - Andrew Brown - Energy efficiency lacking in West Virginia in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

October 10, 2015 - Andrew Brown - Morrisey joins electricity demand brief before U.S. Supreme Court  in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

September 1, 2015 - Sarah Tincher - FirstEnergy requests $75 million rate increase for vegetation management on WOWK 13 news.

August 8, 2015 - Jeremiah Shelor - Projections differ on CO2 rule's end cost to ratepayers in the Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram.

August 6, 2015 - Sarah Tincher - Industry, WV leaders assess EPA rule in the State Journal.

August 3, 2015 - Andrew Brown - Appalachian Power dismisses calls to reduce energy needs in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

August 3, 2015 - The Associated Press - Reactions to Obama's new power plant regulations in the Huntington Herald-Dispatch.

July 30, 2015 - Sarah Tincher- Friendly energy efficiency competition soon to become city-wide in Charleston in the State Journal.

July 30, 2015 - Beth Voorhees - East End Energy Efficiency Contest Names Winners via WV Public Broadcasting.

July 18, 2015 - Sarah Tincher- WV cities, residents tap into efficient resources in the State Journal.

June 12, 2015 - Emmett Pepper - What if you owned West Virginia? (Emmett Pepper) in The State Journal.

May 29, 2015 - Sarah Tincher - WV industries work together to promote energy efficiency in The State Journal.

May 26, 2015 - Sarah Tincher - WV PSC approves AEP rate increase in The State Journal.

April 12, 2015 - Anna Patrick - City to host workshop on green-friendly practices in The Charleston Gazette-Mail.

March 24, 2015 - Kentucky Energy Efficiency Bill a Bipartisan Achievement in The Courier Journal.

February 6, 2015 - David Bornstein - Investing in Energy Efficiency Pays Off in The New York Times.

January 24, 2015 - Sarah Tincher - Unconventional benefits of energy efficiency in The State Journal.

January 21, 2015 - Ken Ward, Jr. - Debate highlights W.Va.’s inaction on energy diversity, efficiency in The Charleston Gazette.


Saving Money in your Home or Business - What you can do


Energy Efficiency Assessments for Commercial Business, Local Governments and Schools 

Find out about free or reduced cost energy assessments that will help your business or building meet your energy management goals.

Residential Energy Efficiency: Tips for Saving Energy in Your Home


Electricity Rates in West Virginia



    Electric bills went up dramatically from 2007-2011 and have remained high ever since. Something needs to be done! Read our website to learn more and contact us with any questions.