This page contains web links and other ways to take action on plans that are proposed or in progress in the state that negatively impact the environment. For more information about issues go to the Issues page. Events organized by the West Virginia Sierra Club or others that are directed at educating and motivating support on issues within the state can be found on our Events and Outings page.
Actions
Proposal for a new gas-fired power plant near Morgantown, WV. FirstEnergy subsidiaries MonPower and Potomac Edison propose to construct a 1.200-MW gas-fired power plant at Fort Martin in Monongalia County. The plant is. projected to cost $2.48 billion, with a goal to be operational by Dec. 31. 2031. Get more information here. Submit a letter of protest to the WV Public Service Commission. Cite Case :/ 26-0108. Tell the PSC: "No" to Fossil Fuels and Stranded Costs! "No" to Abandonment Allowance! "No" to Generation Projects Surcharge! Tell The WV Public Service Commission: "Make MonPower share the risk!".
Affordable, reliable, and fair utility services for West Virginians. This topic is featured in our Issues page. Sign a Ratepayer Bill of Rights petition so that all residents and businesses will be treated fairly and transparently by all electric, gas, and water utilities regulated by the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC). To do this, go to the WV Public Service Commission. In addition, Solar United Neighbors has online petitions to the Public Service Commission regarding FirstEnergy and AEP power companies and directed at establishing energy efficiency programs, authorizing distributed power plants to save money and reduce peak demand, and protecting existing customers from costs caused by large data centers.
The Roadless Conservation Rule. This rule protects large, roadless tracts of national forest lands from timbering and exploitation, thereby protecting wildlife, water quality, and recreational opportunities. However, the South Fork Coal Company used a haul road through the Monongahela National Forest Greenbrier County that regulators allowed to operate unlawfully. The company went bankrupt but two companies are trying to take over this mining complex and resume operations within and adjacent to the national forest. The group Appalachian Voices is asking us "Don't let the coal industry roll over the Monongahela National Forest!" You can support their action to protest to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection by responding on their webpage.
Corridor H. The Stewards of the Potomac Highlands and the Virginia Wilderness Committee have filed a lawsuit to stop construction of the Wardensvillle extension of Corridor H eastwards to the Virginia state line. Go here to donate to support the Corridor H legal fund. To protect the Blackwater Canyon by routing Corridor H north of the state park register your protest with Governor Morrisey at the Go North website.
Join the Sierra Club or donate to support the West Virginia Chapter See the links on the top right of this page.