Delegate Bryan Ward News Today

The West Virginia House of Delegates passed, on Feb. 28, 2024, a bill that would establish wind setback requirements. House Bill 4784s provisions were welcomed by an industry representative after the House Judiciary Committee relaxed those requirements.

The West Virginia House of Delegates Energy and Manufacturing Committee has approved House Bill 4784, which would institute setback requirements for wind turbines deemed too restrictive by industry. The approval followed testimony from a representative from the Heartland Institute, which has denied the scientific consensus that climate change is driven by human activity.

The West Virginia House will vote this week on a bill that would allow non-utility electric generating facilities in any zoning district. While some say it would aid in economic development, others claim it takes away local control.