Southeast
West Virginia
Though West Virginia is one of the 10 smallest states in land size, it produced 6% of the country’s energy supply in 2021. The state is home to significant natural gas and coal reserves, which are major contributors to West Virginia's GDP. West Virginia is the fourth-largest natural gas producing state, but it uses a relatively small amount of the gas it produces — less than 10% in 2022. West Virginia is the country’s second-largest coal producer, but because of a national decline in coal-fired electricity, production in 2022 was around half of what it was in 2001.
Governor
Patrick Morrisey (Republican)
Governor
Patrick Morrisey (Republican)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
2/12/25 - 4/12/25
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Southeast
14 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in West Virginia
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Climate Policies in West Virginia
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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West Virginia received a D grade from Freeing the Grid. Establishing Policies
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Electricity
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Transmission, Distribution, and Energy Storage | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
Empty column
The statewide energy code for residential construction is 2015 IECC with amendments. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
Empty column
The statewide energy code for commercial building construction is ASHRAE 90.1 2013. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2019 |