West Virginia’s Coal Power Dilemma | Charleston News

West Virginia lawmakers face a tough choice: how much to invest in aging coal plants as demand for power surges, driven by data centers and other growth. With some plants nearing 50 years old, keeping them running past 2050 would require billions in upgrades. While some argue that rolling back regulations doesn’t erase climate concerns, others say federal support may be needed to keep these plants affordable for customers. The debate centers on whether pouring money into outdated infrastructure makes sense in a future focused on cutting emissions — and whether West Virginia’s energy strategy can afford to gamble on coal when the global trend is shifting away from it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://wchstv.com/news/local/west-virginia-lawmakers-weigh-costly-upgrades-to-aging-coal-plants-to-meet-power-demand More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11c85cd05cb52519 Report issues to [email protected].