Eliminate net metering in WV
HB 4556 would repeal West Virginia's existing net metering rules for public utilities, specifically eliminating Section 24-2F-8 of the state code. This change would directly affect residential and small business customers with solar panels or other renewable energy systems, removing their ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid for credit. The bill’s sole mechanism is the repeal of current net metering provisions, without adding new requirements or standards. It does not create new policy but ends the current framework for utility compensation of customer-generated renewable energy. (Note: As a procedural repeal, this summary is concise per the bill's nature.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
1
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To House Energy and Public Works
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Bill Roop
RRepublican
Co
Robbie Martin
RRepublican
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