US EditionWest Virginia attorney general challenges Maryland’s new coal fee plan
- West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is urging Maryland lawmakers to table a bill targeting out-of-state coal producers, claiming it harms the coal industry.
- The proposed bill would impose fees on coal passing through the Port of Baltimore, impacting coal-producing states, as it is the second largest coal exporting port in the U.S.
- McCuskey argues that the proposed bill could be unconstitutional and would double the cost of sending coal through Maryland.
- Only 2% of the funds from Maryland's Coal Dust Cleanup and Asthmas Remediation Act would support asthma treatment; the rest would help the general fund.
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West Virginia senators aim to revitalize coal industry
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- If you’re tired of rising utility bills, you are not alone. West Virginia senators say they share the same feelings and believe the answer is right under our feet. Revitalizing West Virginia’s coal industry and bringing down utility costs for customers is the goal of two pieces of legislation originating in the Senate. A resolution known as the Coal Renaissance Act aims to keep current coal operations running as well as …
Senate committee advances bill to promote coal and gas power over wind and solar - Dominion Post
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – The Senate Energy Committee gave its blessing on Thursday to a bill aimed at incentivizing utility companies to invest in coal, natural gas and […] The post Senate committee advances bill to promote coal and gas power over wind and solar appeared first on Dominion Post.
Maryland’s proposed coal fee faces opposition from West Virginia
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose a $13 per short ton fee on coal transported through the state. The goal is to reduce pollution from the energy source and fund asthma treatment programs. West Virginia officials oppose the legislation, claiming it unfairly targets out-of-state coal producers, as Maryland's Port of Baltimore is the nation's second-largest coal-exporting port. West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey …
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West Virginia attorney general challenges Maryland’s new coal fee plan
(The Center Square) – West Virginia continues to push other states to protect its coal industry.
Appalachian Power seeks to reduce financial impact of rate increase on West Virginia customers
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have filed an application with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) in an effort to lessen the financial impact of a pending $250.5 million base rate increase. The proposal, submitted on March 13, 2025, seeks to securitize certain assets, which could significantly reduce the burden on customers, according to Appalachian Power. .u59828b138ef6ff22ed41daad2a56e090 { p…
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