Saturday, October 03, 2009
Coal Industry Speaks Favorably Of Proposed PATH In W. Va.
During a recent West Virginia Public Service Commission hearing, coal industry representatives told the commission they are in favor of the proposed $1.8 billion PATH (Potomac Applachian Transmission Highline). They say it would help market electricity made by burning coal, thereby giving the mining industry a needed boost. Some who attended the meeting voiced their fear it would unfairly raise their local electric rates. PATH, a controversial project, is proposed by American Electric Power and Allegheny Power. If approved, the high-voltage line would cross through a dozen West Virginia counties. The Public Service Commission has hearings scheduled for October 13th. in Canaan Valley and October 27th. in Buckhannon.
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