Mon Power and Potomac Edison Submit Plan to Support Power Needs in West Virginia Over the Next Decade
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison have submitted an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to West Virginia regulators outlining their 10-year power delivery strategy. The preferred plan includes maintaining existing Fort Martin and Harrison Power Stations while proposing a new 1,200-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle unit for 2031 and 70 megawatts of utility-scale solar by 2028.
The IRP aims to balance reliability, affordability, and local investment while supporting Governor Morrisey's "50 by 50" initiative to increase state energy capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2050. The plan addresses growing power demands from data centers and advanced manufacturing, with Mon Power serving 395,000 customers in West Virginia and Potomac Edison serving 155,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) filiali Mon Power e Potomac Edison hanno presentato agli autorità regolatorie della West Virginia un Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) che delinea la loro strategia di fornitura energetica per 10 anni. Il piano preferito prevede di mantenere gli attuali impianti Fort Martin e Harrison e propone una nuova unità a ciclo combinato a gas naturale da 1.200 megawatt per il 2031 e 70 megawatt di energia solare su scala utility entro il 2028.
L’IRP mira a bilanciare affidabilità, costo e investimenti locali, sostenendo l’iniziativa del governatore Morrisey “50 by 50” per aumentare la capacità energetica dello stato a 50 gigawatt entro il 2050. Il piano affronta la crescita della domanda energetica proveniente da data center e dalla produzione avanzata, con Mon Power che serve 395.000 clienti nello stato della West Virginia e Potomac Edison che serve 155.000 clienti nell’Eastern Panhandle.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiarias Mon Power y Potomac Edison han presentado a los reguladores de West Virginia un Plan Integral de Recursos (IRP) que describe su estrategia de suministro de energía para 10 años. El plan preferente incluye mantener las actuales centrales Fort Martin y Harrison y propone una nueva unidad de ciclo combinado de gas natural de 1.200 megavatios para 2031 y 70 megavatios de energía solar a escala utilitaria para 2028.
El IRP busca equilibrar fiabilidad, asequibilidad e inversión local, apoyando la iniciativa de 50 por 50 del gobernador Morrisey para aumentar la capacidad energética del estado a 50 gigavatios para 2050. El plan aborda el creciente aumento de demanda procedente de centros de datos y manufactura avanzada, con Mon Power sirviendo a 395.000 clientes en West Virginia y Potomac Edison a 155.000 clientes en la Eastern Panhandle.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE)의 자회사인 Mon Power와 Potomac Edison은 웨스트버지니아 규제 당국에 향후 10년 전력 공급 전략을 담은 통합자원계획(IRP)을 제출했습니다. 선호 계획에는 기존 Fort Martin 및 Harrison 발전소 유지가 포함되며, 2031년 için 1,200메가와트의 천연가스 복합발전 단위와 2028년까지 70메가와트의 유틸리티 규모 태양광이 제안됩니다.
IRP의 목표는 신뢰성, 경제성 및 지역 투자 간의 균형을 맞추고, 모리스키 주지사의 “50 by 50” 이니셔티브를 지지하여 주의 에너지 용량을 2050년까지 50기가와트로 늘리는 것입니다. 이 계획은 데이터 센터 및 첨단 제조에서 증가하는 전력 수요를 다루며, Mon Power는 웨스트버지니아에서 39만 5천 명의 고객, Potomac Edison은 Eastern Panhandle에서 15만 5천 명의 고객을 각각 서비스합니다.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) filiales Mon Power et Potomac Edison ont soumis aux régulateurs de Virginie-Occidentale un Plan Intégré des Ressources (IRP) décrivant leur stratégie de fourniture d’électricité sur 10 ans. Le plan privilégié prévoit de maintenir les installations actuelles de Fort Martin et Harrison et propose une nouvelle unité à cycle combiné au gaz naturel de 1 200 mégawatts pour 2031 et 70 mégawatts d’énergie solaire à l’échelle utilitaire d’ici 2028.
L’IRP vise à équilibrer fiabilité, accessibilité et investissement local tout en soutenant l’initiative « 50 par 50 » du gouverneur Morrisey pour augmenter la capacité énergétique de l’État à 50 gigawatts d’ici 2050. Le plan répond à la croissance de la demande due aux centres de données et à l’industrie manufacturière avancée, avec Mon Power desservant 395 000 clients en Virginie-Occidentale et Potomac Edison desservant 155 000 clients dans Eastern Panhandle.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) Tochtergesellschaften Mon Power und Potomac Edison haben den Regulierungsbehörden in West Virginia einen Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) vorgelegt, der ihre 10-Jahres-Strategie zur Energieversorgung skizziert. Der bevorzugte Plan umfasst die Beibehaltung der bestehenden Fort Martin- und Harrison-Kraftwerke und schlägt eine neue 1.200-Megawatt-Gas-Turbine-Kombinationseinheit für 2031 sowie 70 Megawatt Solarstrom in Versorgungsmaßstab bis 2028 vor.
Der IRP zielt darauf ab, Zuverlässigkeit, Erschwinglichkeit und lokale Investitionen in Einklang zu bringen, während er Gouverneur Morriseys Initiative „50 by 50“ unterstützt, die staatliche Energiekapazität bis 2050 auf 50 Gigawatt erhöhen soll. Der Plan adressiert wachsende Stromnachfrage aus Rechenzentren und fortgeschrittener Fertigung, wobei Mon Power 395.000 Kunden in West Virginia und Potomac Edison 155.000 Kunden im Eastern Panhandle bedient.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) هي شركات فرعية Mon Power و Potomac Edison قدمت إلى الجهات التنظيمية في وست فيرجينيا خطة الموارد المتكاملة (IRP) التي توضّح استراتيـجيتها لتزويد الطاقة لمدة 10 سنوات. الخطة المفضلة تشمل الحفاظ على محطتي Fort Martin و Harrison الحاليتين وتطرح وحدة ذات توربينة الغاز الطبيعي المدمجة بقدرة 1,200 ميغاوات بحلول 2031 و 70 ميغاوات من الطاقة الشمسية على نطاق المرافق بحلول 2028.
تهدف IRP إلى موازنةReliability والقدرة على التحمل وتكاليف الاستثمار المحلي، مع دعم مبادرة الحاكم Morrisey «50 بحلول 50» لرفع قدرة الولاية من الطاقة إلى 50 جيغاوات بحلول 2050. يتناول الخطة الطلب المتزايد من مراكز البيانات والتصنيع المتقدم، حيث تخدم Mon Power 395,000 عميل في وست فيرجينيا وPotomac Edison تخدم 155,000 عميل في Eastern Panhandle.
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) 的子公司 Mon Power 与 Potomac Edison 已向西弗吉尼亚州监管机构提交一份 综合资源计划（IRP），概述其未来 10 年的供电策略。首选计划包括维持现有的 Fort Martin 和 Harrison 发电站，并提出在 2031 年建设一座 1200 兆瓦天然气联合循环机组，以及在 2028 年前实现 70 兆瓦的公用事业级太阳能。
IRP 的目标是平衡可靠性、可承受性和本地投资，同时支持州长 Morrisey 的“50 by 50”倡议，将州的能源容量提升至 2050 年达到 50 吉瓦。该计划还应对来自数据中心和先进制造业的增长用电需求，其中 Mon Power 在西弗吉尼亚州服务 39.5 万客户，Potomac Edison 在东方潘哈德地区服务 15.5 万客户。
- Planned addition of 1,200-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle unit enhances power generation capacity
- Investment in renewable energy with 70 megawatts of utility-scale solar planned for 2028
- Strategic alignment with state's '50 by 50' energy capacity expansion initiative
- Maintains existing power infrastructure while expanding generation capabilities
- Significant capital investment required for new power generation facilities
- Continued reliance on fossil fuel generation through natural gas plant
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FirstEnergy subsidiaries propose mixed-generation strategy with major gas plant addition to meet West Virginia's growing power demands.
FirstEnergy's West Virginia subsidiaries have submitted a comprehensive 10-year power generation roadmap that balances existing assets with strategic capacity additions. The plan's centerpiece is a proposed
The integrated resource plan (IRP) takes a multi-pronged approach by:
- Maintaining the existing coal-fired Fort Martin and Harrison power stations through the planning period
- Adding
70 megawatts of utility-scale solar generation by 2028 - Leveraging short-term power purchases as bridge capacity
This generation mix reflects a pragmatic response to evolving demand drivers in West Virginia, particularly from data centers and advanced manufacturing – sectors requiring both substantial and reliable power. The strategy aligns with Governor Morrisey's ambitious "50 by 50" initiative, which aims to position West Virginia as an energy powerhouse with
The plan demonstrates FirstEnergy's balanced approach to generation planning – maintaining existing fossil fuel assets while incrementally adding both natural gas and renewable capacity. This gradual transition strategy provides operational flexibility while supporting regional economic development goals. However, the extended timeline (with key assets coming online around 2031) indicates a measured pace of implementation rather than an aggressive transformation of the generation portfolio.
For Mon Power's
Preferred plan includes a 1,200-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle power plant to ensure reliable and cost-efficient power for growing businesses and customers
Jim Myers, FirstEnergy's President of
Balancing reliability, affordability and local investment
The IRP looks at four different ways to provide power for customers, guided by three main goals:
- Keeping energy costs manageable for families and businesses.
- Ensuring power is available when demand is high.
- Supporting local investment and job creation while managing environmental impacts.
Building on strengths, preparing for change
Mon Power and Potomac Edison's preferred plan blends existing generation with new resources, offering flexibility to adapt to future conditions. Key recommendations include:
- Keeping the Fort Martin Power Station and Harrison Power Station operational through the IRP's 10-year planning period.
- Exploring the addition of a 1,200-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle unit to be operational around 2031.
- Adding 70 megawatts of utility-scale solar in 2028.
- Using short-term power purchases to maintain reliability until new resources are online.
Supporting growth and state goals
The plan addresses the growing demand for electricity driven by sectors like data centers and advanced manufacturing. New dispatchable generation would complement existing plants and help meet rising demand.
The IRP also supports Governor Morrisey's "50 by 50" initiative, which aims to boost
Mon Power serves about 395,000 customers in 34
Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in seven counties in
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in
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