West Virginia Is Powering America’s Future
In November 2025, West Virginia has attracted nearly $4.2 billion in private-sector energy investments. One of the fastest growth surges in state history. Representing 4,200 new jobs, world-class partnerships, and a resurgent era of baseload generation that will drive manufacturing, data centers, and advanced industries for decades.
Governor Patrick Morrisey’s “50 by 50” initiative is rapidly positioning West Virginia as a national leader in power production, energy technology, and workforce readiness.
Investments Moving West Virginia Forward
$2.5 Billion First Energy Natural Gas Plant
- 1.2 GW baseload generation
- Powers manufacturing and data center expansion
- 3,200 construction jobs
$1.44 Billion Coal Plant Life Extensions
- Six coal-fired facilities modernized
- Up to 20 years of extended capacity
- Preserves 10.5 GW of generation
- Supported by DOE’s Loan Program Office
$1.2 Billion Kindle/Blackstone/GE Vernova Gas-Fired Plant
- 625 MW of new generation
- 805 construction jobs
- No state funding required
$70 Million Diversified Energy Well-Plugging Program
- 1,500 wells sealed
- Privately funded
- Improves environmental compliance
$400 Million Ergon Expansion in Newell
- 25 new jobs
- 240 jobs retained
- First participant in Power Tech workforce program
$7 Million Bidell Gas Compression Expansion in Weirton
- 80 new manufacturing jobs
- Supported by state’s performance-based loan infrastructure and economic growth
Why Companies Are Saying Yes to West Virginia
- Reliable, low-cost baseload power
- World-class energy operators and investors
- Streamlined permitting and pro-business policies
- A skilled workforce ready for advanced training
- Strategic geographic access to major markets
- Fast-moving and responsive state leadership
