West Virginia

Solar power is starting to take root in West Virginia at a community level, said Kelly Bragg, energy development specialist with the West Virginia Office of Energy. In this interview, she also said energy efficiency remains a low priority due to the affordable cost of electricity.

This May 11 story spells out how political management of the economy ensnared permitting reform.

When Sheldon Whitehouse and Lindsey Graham cosponsor a bill, fusion is occurring. This April 3 story details a proposal to boost nuclear generation.

This is the federal guidance for bonus tax credits to projects in areas that depended on fossil fuel production, released on April 4.

This March 31 report explains how new guidance about tax credits for American electric vehicle purchases looks too protectionist to some, too cozy with foreign suppliers to others, and too complex to drive by in a hurry.

Energy Efficiency:

Source: ACEEE

Buildings:
Score 4.00 / 9

Utilities:
Score -1.00 / 20

Transportation:
Score 1.00 / 12

Source: DSIRE

Energy Efficiency Programs:
8 Incentives and Policies

Solar Power:

Source: DSIRE

Renewable Energy Programs:
6 Incentives and Policies

Solar Energy Programs:
4 Incentives and Policies

Source: YPCCC

83%

of people in West Virginia support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2020.

(-2 of the national average)
(est. 1,213,717 of 1,455,681 adults)

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