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GO-WV President Charlie Burd Announces Plans to Retire in 2027
National Search for Successor Underway Charleston, W.Va. – The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) announced today that longtime President Charlie Burd will retire in 2027, following decades of exceptional service to the state’s natural gas and oil industry. A highly respected and trusted leader, Burd has ...
GO-WV Applauds Reconciliation Bill’s Key Energy Provisions
Charleston, W.Va. – July 3, 2025 – The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) issued the following statement as Congress passed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act and sent to President Trump for his signature. “West Virginia is fortunate to have among the most dedicated congressional leaders ...
WV Day: Powering America, Building Our Future 162 Years Later
West Virginia has powered this nation for over 160 years using the abundant energy resources beneath our feet. Today, we honor that legacy and look ahead to how our energy leadership will continue to fuel American security and prosperity while creating a better way of life right here at ...
What WV’s New Microgrid Bill Means for Our Energy Future
This year’s legislative session saw the passage of a number of bills that further position West Virginia as America’s energy state. Of these bills, one of the most prominent was the Power Generation and Consumption Act (House Bill 2014) that will support the development of microgrids across the state. ...
GO-WV Applauds Collaboration During 2025 Legislative Session
“We thank the Legislature for advancing policies that strengthen West Virginia’s economy and energy future. From microgrid development incentives to streamlined permitting, forward thinking well-plugging reforms and expanded carbon storage capabilities, these actions give us a strong competitive advantage and further position us as America’s energy state. At the ...
