Gas the most reliable, affordable fuel to meet WV ‘50 by 50’ energy goals
November 6, 2025 – Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia President Charlie Burd provided the following statement following First Energy’s investment announcement alongside industry and elected leaders today:
“Adding new state-of-the-art natural gas plants – like FirstEnergy’s initiative – shows how West Virginia can lead by using its home-grown gas resources to power our future. Natural gas is the most reliable and affordable fuel to meet Governor Morrisey’s ’50 by 50′ plan for strong, baseload power generation that can feed modern energy needs while keeping energy prices affordable and stable. By further using our own natural gas production, West Virginia can strengthen its energy security, attract new investment, create good-paying, local jobs and build a more resilient economy for decades to come.”
