October 1, 2025

On Oct. 1, Mon Power and Potomac Edison submitted an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The IRP outlines how our utility companies will continue to deliver reliable, cost-effective power to West Virginia homes and businesses over the next decade.

“Our Integrated Resource Plan reflects a long-term view of the state’s energy future. It is the result of careful analysis and planning – designed to ensure we can continue delivering reliable power while supporting economic development and keeping costs manageable for our customers,” said Jim Myers, President, West Virginia and Maryland.

West Virginia’s energy landscape is changing as industries grow, and the need for dependable, cost-effective power is critical.

Building on strengths, preparing for change

Our preferred plan blends existing generation with new resources, offering flexibility to adapt to future conditions. Key recommendations include:

• Keeping our Fort Martin and Harrison Power Stations operational through the IRP’s 10-year planning period.
• Exploring the addition of a 1,200-megawatt natural gas combined cycle unit to be operational around 2031. This new natural gas plant would use fuel produced in West Virginia.
• Adding 70 megawatts of utility-scale solar in 2028.
• Using short-term power purchases to maintain reliability until new resources are online.

Supporting growth and state goals

The IRP addresses the growing demand for electricity driven by sectors like data centers and advanced manufacturing. New dispatchable generation would complement our existing plants while helping to meet rising demand.

The plan also supports Governor Morrisey’s “50 by 50” initiative, which aims to boost West Virginia’s energy capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2050 – positioning the state as a leader in energy innovation and infrastructure.