WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says federal permitting reform will play a key role in West Virginia’s long-term energy plans.
Speaking with reporters Thursday, Capito connected ongoing efforts in Washington to streamline the federal permitting process with Governor Patrick Morrisey’s push to expand the state’s electric power production capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2050.
You can listen to Capito’s interview below:
Capito, the ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has been a leading voice in negotiations over permitting reform, arguing that energy projects of all kinds — from fossil fuels to renewables — face costly delays under current federal rules.
Governor Morrisey has called the 50-gigawatt goal central to strengthening West Virginia’s energy sector, which remains a key driver of the state’s economy.
Capito said Thursday that aligning state goals with federal permitting reforms could help “unlock investment, accelerate projects, and ensure West Virginia continues to be a leader in powering the nation.”
