Environment (Water Quality)

HB 4035 provides a 35% tax credit against West Virginia's business and occupation tax for coal-fired electric power plants that spend on pollution control equipment. It directly affects coal-fired power plants operating in West Virginia (excluding those exempt from the tax), covering costs for installing, repairing, or maintaining equipment to meet environmental regulations like air/water pollution controls or carbon capture. The credit cannot reduce a plant's tax bill by more than 50% in a single year, and unused portions can be carried forward for up to five years. This bill aims to offset compliance costs while supporting continued operation of coal plants serving West Virginia residents.