WV Utility Impact Project

People first, transparency, integrity, public participation, equity, stewardship, education, collaboration, accountability, hope.

We envision communities where utility bills are predictable and affordable, infrastructure investments are made transparently, and the people who bear costs have a meaningful voices in the decisions that affect them. Where regulators, utilities, elected officials, businesses, researchers, and residents work together with honesty and accountability to build systems that serve the public interest. Economic development should strengthen our communities without shifting undue burdens onto working families or sacrificing the health of our people, our land, or our water.

We envision a future where data and lived experience carry equal weight, where public participation is welcomed rather than treated as an obstacle, and where every West Virginian has access to the information they need to engage confidently in the decisions that shape their future.

Most of all, we envision a state where essential utility services are recognized for what they are: the foundation of healthy families, thriving communities, and a resilient economy. We believe affordability, transparency, and public trust are not competing goals—they are the cornerstones of a stronger West Virginia.