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Who Pays for West Virginia’s Power Line?
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
West Virginia residents are caught in a power struggle over a massive new transmission line meant to fuel Northern Virginia’s booming data centers — and confusion over who gets to speak at public hearings is sparking outrage. While some were told they could testify, legal staff and the Public Service Commission clarified that only a later evidentiary hearing in Charleston will allow full participation. The project, the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link, cuts through 60 miles of West Virginia, raising fears that ratepayers will pay the price — even as three more hearings loom. It’s a messy clash of agendas, with locals demanding transparency and accountability as the state grapples with who benefits and who bears the cost. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cacb37325bb74129