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West Virginia governor vetoes bill expanding renewable energy to protect coal

Gov. Jim Justice vetoed a bill expanding the size of renewable energy facilities in the state.
The bill, allowing power companies to build larger solar or wind projects, was widely supported in both chambers.
Justice vetoed the bill to protect the coal industry and prevent job losses.

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The Hill

West Virginia governor vetoes bill expanding renewable energy to protect coal

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Tuesday vetoed a measure that would raise the allowable size for a solar plant operated by state utilities, citing concerns about its effects on the coal industry. The measure, HB5528, would have expanded the size of solar plants the state’s electric utilities, AEP and Mon Power, could own,…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Charleston Gazette-Mail

WV's coal magnate governor vetoes bipartisan pro-renewable energy bill

Gov. Jim Justice vetoed House Bill 5528, which would have raised e cap on how much capacity a renewable electric facility may generate and removed a sunset date on a state program designed to promote utility-scale renewable power Justice approved in 2020. Justice claimed it would hurt the coal industry and drawing the ire of advocates of a new energy status quo in a state anachronistically dependent on coal.

1 month ago·Charleston, United States

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