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22 states sued EPA after $7 billion solar program cancellation, but not WV
Energy and Environment

22 states sued EPA after $7 billion solar program cancellation, but not WV

  • By Sarah Elbeshbishi Mountain State Spotlight
  • Updated Dec 31, 2025

Last year, the federal government awarded states billions of dollars to help low-income households and communities access solar energy. But in…

Likely next WV Senate head: History of coal industry support, undermining renewables
Energy and Environment

Likely next WV Senate head: History of coal industry support, undermining renewables

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Jan 15, 2026

“I’m the American dream.”

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Business leaders: West Virginia's energy future faces challenges
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Business leaders: West Virginia's energy future faces challenges

  • By FRED PACE fpace@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Oct 4, 2025

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — With the demand for all forms of energy expected to increase, West Virginia’s energy future faces challenges.

Neal Barkus: Reversing population loss with clean energy jobs (Opinion)
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Neal Barkus: Reversing population loss with clean energy jobs (Opinion)

  • By Neal Barkus
  • Jul 24, 2024

In the past two decades, West Virginia’s story has been one of declining population, particularly young people of working age. Job growth has …

'A beacon of hope': Veterans group launches solar project on Charleston's West Side
Kanawha Valley

'A beacon of hope': Veterans group launches solar project on Charleston's West Side

  • By Ty McClung tmcclung@hdmediallc.com
  • Jul 11, 2024

A grassroots veterans advocacy group from across the country has announced an initiative to implement solar power grids on Charleston’s West Side.

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Betty Rivard: Some unanswered questions on solar energy (Opinion)
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Betty Rivard: Some unanswered questions on solar energy (Opinion)

  • By Betty Rivard
  • Feb 3, 2024

It is no secret that I am an advocate for the expansion of solar and other clean energy power in our state and beyond. After sitting in on an …

Dozens at PSC hearing oppose FirstEnergy solar credit plan
Energy and Environment

Dozens at PSC hearing oppose FirstEnergy solar credit plan

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Jan 24, 2024

Dozens of Mon Power and Potomac Edison customers and solar advocates from throughout West Virginia spoke out against the utilities’ plan to ch…

LETTER: Leonhardt's take on 'Inflation Reduction Act' is laughable
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LETTER: Leonhardt's take on 'Inflation Reduction Act' is laughable

  • Oct 6, 2022

Editor:

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EarthTalk: Can solar backlash keep a good panel down?

  • EarthTalk
  • Jul 2, 2021

Dear EarthTalk: Has there been any backlash against the installation of rooftop solar panels or the development of big solar farms across the …

Solar power purchase agreements bill moves closer to passage after Senate Judiciary approval
Energy and Environment

Solar power purchase agreements bill moves closer to passage after Senate Judiciary approval

  • By Mike Tony Staff writer
  • Apr 5, 2021

The West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill to the full Senate designed to encourage retail customer investment in solar …

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