SB 733 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Establishing Energy Freedom and Fairness Act

SB 733, the Energy Freedom and Fairness Act, allows certain large non-residential electricity customers (over 1MW) to choose their own power suppliers from competitive providers, while utilities retain responsibility for transmission and distribution. The bill establishes a "subscription queue" for businesses seeking to switch providers and requires the Public Service Commission to oversee the process, prohibit unfair cost-shifting to ratepayers, and ensure utility rate transparency. It directly affects major industrial users and data centers by giving them procurement options to reduce costs, while protecting residential and small business customers through commission safeguards. Key provisions include licensing competitive service providers, defining terms like "aggregation program," and mandating annual reporting to ensure the system remains reliable and affordable for all ratepayers.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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