2025 Regular Session • West Virginia Legislature
HB2714: Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state.
Legislative Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum distance from residences and certain infrastructure for wind turbines in order for the commission to award a siting certificate for a wind energy system.
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Bill History
2/20/2025
Filed for introduction
House of Delegates
2/20/2025
To Energy and Public Works then Judiciary
House of Delegates
2/20/2025
Introduced in House
House of Delegates
2/20/2025
To House Energy and Public Works
House of Delegates
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/20/2025)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Energy and Public Works(House of Delegates)
Sponsors
Republican: 7
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Ward
Republican