Mon Power and Potomac Edison Gas-Fired Power Plant
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Source: West Virginia Public Broadcasting
First Energy's Mon Power and Potomac Edison have proposed to build a new 1,200-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Monongalia County, West Virginia, along with three solar projects. The proposal includes a $2.48 billion gas-electric generation plant next to the existing Fort Martin Power Station. The project is under review by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, with concerns raised abou
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Monongalia, West Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Description | First Energy's Mon Power and Potomac Edison have proposed to build a new 1,200-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Monongalia County, West Virginia, along with three solar projects. The proposal includes a $2.48 billion gas-electric generation plant next to the existing Fort Martin Power Station. The project is under review by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, with concerns raised about potential ratepayer costs and impacts on coal industry jobs. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | West Virginia |
City | Monongalia |
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Source | West Virginia Public Broadcasting |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-07-17 |
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