§24-2F-7. Cost recovery and rate incentives for electric utility investment in alternative and renewable energy resources.
(a) An electric utility shall have the right to recover the costs of complying with the alternative and renewable energy portfolio standards set forth in this article in a manner prescribed by the commission. Although the commission may approve costs that exceed the costs of current utility generation or purchased power, the electric utility has the burden to demonstrate that the costs are reasonable and represent the least cost of compliance. Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, an electric utility may not recover in rates the costs of compliance assessments imposed under this article.

(b) Upon a finding that it is in the public interest of this state, as provided in section one, article one of this chapter, the commission may authorize incentive rate-making allowances for electric utility investment in the construction of new alternative or renewable energy resource facilities in West Virginia to encourage investments in the use and development of alternative or renewable energy resource facilities.

(c) The commission shall determine, at such time and in such proceeding, form and manner as is considered appropriate by the commission, the extent to which any electric utility investment qualifies for the incentive rate making pursuant to this section.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session