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West Virginia relies mostly on coal for its electricity. Customers are paying a heavy price

Public anger is growing nationwide over the rising cost of electricity. In West Virginia, where more than 80% of the electricity comes from coal-fired power plants, customers have faced steady increases for more than a decade.
According to reporting from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees.
Here & Now’s Scott Tong speaks with WVPB reporter Curtis Tate.
This segment aired on September 25, 2025.