Transmission & GO-WV Go Together
“The natural gas and oil industry and the electric grid are closely connected.”
- Rebecca McPhail, President-Elect GO-WV
Reliable electricity from a strong grid is essential for the oil and gas industry:
- Compressor stations, pipelines, and processing plants all run on electricity
- Grid failures ripple through every sector of the energy industry
- A stronger grid protects your operations and powers West Virginia
Speak out for a strong grid
Visit the West Virginians for Reliable and Affordable Energy booth and send a message to state leaders in support of a modern transmission grid
95% of West Virginians
Support Modernizing the Grid
Business & Labor Agree
- West Virginia’s grid is 50 years old and can’t meet modern demand
- Without a stronger electric grid we lose factories, investment & jobs
- When the grid fails, production stops
MARL – Part of the Solution for a Stronger Grid
The proposed Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) will help modernize our grid.
MARL is a proposed high-voltage transmission line designed to reduce outages and support industrial growth
MARL makes West Virginia more competitive for manufacturing, reshoring and industrial investment that depends on reliable power.
It enhances the transmission system that enables the state to sell electricity to neighboring states for profit.
“I know what energy infrastructure means to this state. Generation, transmission, and demand have to work together. We have the resources. We have the workforce. Energy isn’t just part of our economy. Energy is West Virginia. But we must build better lines that deliver.”
– Craig Blair, Executive Director of West Virginians for Reliable and Affordable Energy (WVRAE)
Join the Coalition
Help us shape the future of WV energy. Add your name so we can keep you informed about crucial developments for modernizing West Virginia’s grid.
