Mountaineers are always free—except when it comes to accessing affordable energy.
Every day, West Virginians across the state struggle to pay their monthly electric bills and put food on the table for their families. Balancing both responsibilities only becomes harder as electric rates continue to rise. Greedy, out-of-state power companies are padding their wallets while thousands of Mountaineers can barely make ends meet.
West Virginians should have the freedom to invest in and benefit from locally-owned, renewable, and efficient energy technology.
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Our monopoly-driven energy market makes us extremely vulnerable to rate hikes, fuel shortages, and power outages. With the addition of locally-owned renewable energy sources, there will be more opportunities for our region to thrive and flourish through increased economic development, job creation, and sustainability.
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Renewable energy sources can provide access to clean energy, lower energy costs, create jobs, promote economic development, foster community engagement, and make us more self-reliant.
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Energy efficiency will help us become more self-sufficient and revitalize our communities by creating jobs that can’t be exported across state lines. Additionally, it will improve the safety, comfort, and efficiency of homes, businesses, and schools at the same pace as the rest of the country.
Take action
There’s clear evidence that greater freedom and competition would serve everyone: businesses, manufacturers, farms, schools, churches, communities, homeowners, and renters alike. By joining the movement for energy freedom, you can keep up with what’s happening at the West Virginia Public Service Commission and take action!