Independence Runs on Power
Independence Runs on Power June 26, 2026 By Maj Gen Crane (Ret), Senior Advisor for Energy Reliability and Resilience Independence is not just an idea. For West Virginians, it is the lights staying on, businesses remaining open, hospitals operating without interruption, and families knowing the power will be there when they need it most. Real […]
Overlooked in the MARL Debate – TJ Meadows Weighs In
Overlooked in the MARL Debate – TJ Meadows Weighs In June 12, 2026 By Craig Blair, Executive Director of West Virginians For Reliable & Affordable Energy Kudos to TJ Meadows for taking the time to explain what many people have overlooked in the debate over the proposed Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL). His commentary cuts through […]
You Can’t Fix Your Neighborhood’s Power Without Fixing Transmission
You Can’t Fix Your Neighborhood’s Power Without Fixing Transmission May 7, 2026 By Craig Blair, Executive Director of West Virginians For Reliable & Affordable Energy Let’s talk about something that I think a lot of people get wrong, and it matters for every family and every business in West Virginia. I hear it all the […]
We Keep Losing Power. Our Kids Will Pay the Price If We Don’t Fix It.
We Keep Losing Power. Our Kids Will Pay the Price If We Don’t Fix It. April 21, 2026 By Craig Blair, Executive Director of West Virginians For Reliable & Affordable Energy The last time your power went out at night, you probably grabbed the flashlights and checked on your kids, called the utility company, and […]
The People Have Spoken. Now It’s Time for Policymakers to Listen.
The People Have Spoken. Now It’s Time for Policymakers to Listen. April 20, 2026 New statewide polling delivers an unmistakable message: West Virginians want a reliable grid, and they’ll reward the leaders who deliver it. By Craig Blair, Executive Director of West Virginians For Reliable & Affordable Energy At WVRAE, we’ve long believed that West […]
West Virginia Has the Power – Now it Needs the Wires
West Virginia Has the Power – Now it Needs the Wires April 7, 2026 By Craig Blair, Executive Director of West Virginians For Reliable & Affordable Energy,Former Senate President – Lieutenant Governor How transmission will decide the future of West Virginia’s economy West Virginia stands at an energy crossroads and the decision about whether to […]
NEWS FLASH: Thousands of West Virginians Are Speaking Up for New Transmission
NEWS FLASH: Thousands of West Virginians Are Speaking Up for New Transmission January 16, 2026 By Craig Blair, Executive Director of West Virginians For Reliable & Affordable Energy,Former Senate President – Lieutenant Governor “Zero to 60 in three seconds.” You’ve heard the expression about powered‑up cars. That same speed now describes how fast support is […]
New Red Flag Raised About West Virginia’s Grid
New Red Flag Raised About West Virginia’s Grid January 15, 2026 By Craig Blair, Executive Director of West Virginians For Reliable & Affordable Energy,Former Senate President – Lieutenant Governor A recent report about West Virginia’s electric system should jolt anyone to alarm. That is if they care about West Virginia’s economy. The state just earned […]
West Virginia Deserves Better Than “Just Say No”
West Virginia cannot afford to keep saying no. No to opportunity, no to growth, and no to the infrastructure that keeps an energy state competitive.
West Virginia is an energy-producing and energy-exporting state. That has always been one of our advantages. Transmission is how energy moves to market. It moves our economy ahead.