Defending Ratepayers in West Virginia

On behalf of our clients, Earthjustice has litigated a series of actions before the West Virginia public utility commission to prevent utilities from forcing consumers to bail out aging, unprofitable coal-fired power plants.

Utility companies have sought to have their customers assume long-term financial burdens, while its shareholders would receive a guaranteed revenue stream.

Earthjustice and our clients have advocated for utility companies to consider investments in clean energy options, such as solar and energy efficiency, before proposing additional spending on aging, uneconomic coal units.