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A new commercial promoted by West Virginians for Reliable and Affordable Energy, a group represented by former West Virginia’s Senate President Craig Blair, relies on a familiar political tactic: fear . Darkened homes, elderly residents shivering without power, and the clear implication that West Virginians are at risk unless massive new transmission lines are approved.   It is emotionally powerful. It is also misleading.   The Truth About Power Outages in West Virginia The facts are...

The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) is being asked to approve the construction of massive, high-voltage transmission lines that will cut across our mountains, farms, forests, and communities. These projects are being presented as necessary, urgent, and inevitable - critical infrastructure required to address regional energy needs.   But when you strip away the technical language, the consultant reports, and the polished talking points, one uncomfortable truth remains:   These...