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Gas Plant or Coal Future | Charleston News
A massive 1,200-megawatt natural gas plant is under review in Monongalia County, sparking a fierce debate over West Virginia’s energy future. The United Mine Workers warn it could shutter the profitable Fort Martin coal plant, threatening jobs and state revenue. But FirstEnergy counters that demand is rising and gas is the most cost-effective solution. The public service commission must decide based on facts—not politics—weighing costs, demand, and community impact to determine if this plant is truly needed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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