Morrisey signs bill to increase West Virginia's energy output

Morrisey signs bill to increase West Virginia's energy output

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WOWK) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has approved legislation that he says will make the Mountain State a "Battery of the East Coast." Morrisey says the legislation, HB 5381, puts into law West Virginia’s goal to triple its energy output and secure its location as the nation’s premier energy powerhouse. Speaking from [...]

West Virginia Law Sets 50-Gigawatt Energy Expansion Goal

April 10, 2026 – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed legislation Thursday setting a long-term energy strategy to expand the state’s power generation capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2050.The legislation, House Bill 5381, replaces older, fragmented energy statutes with a single comprehensive framework. Part of Morrisey’s “50 by 50” generation plan, the law seeks to increase the state’s energy capacity from 16 to 50 gigawatts, and will take effe…

Governor Morrisey Celebrates WVU Championship Teams

MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey joined West Virginia University officials, coaches, and student-athletes today to recognize multiple championship teams and celebrate a historic year for Mountaineer athletics. “These teams represent what happens when you put in the work, stay disciplined, and come together as a team,” said Governor Morrisey. “They’ve made this university proud, they’ve made this state proud, and they’ve sho…

Governor Morrisey Signs Comprehensive Energy Policy and Development Act of 2026 - West Virginia Daily News

Clarksburg, W.Va (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 5381, a transformative piece of legislation that codifies West Virginia’s mission to triple its energy output and secure its position as the nation’s premier energy powerhouse.In a ceremonial signing held at the Pierpont Community & Technical College Advanced Technology Center, Clarksburg Campus, Governor Morrisey was joined by legislative leaders, energy industry stakeholders…

Governor Patrick Morrisey signed two bills into law

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremoniously signed two bills into law today that aim to boost energy production and create a framework to regulate critical mineral extraction. House Bill 5381 puts West Virginia’s mission to triple its energy output into law by prioritizing energy production and focusing on baseload power. It also aims to protect the electrical grid from cyber attacks and federal overreach. Senate Bill 648…