The resolution requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a comprehensive study regarding West Virginia's involvement with PJM Interconnection LLC, a Regional Transmission Authority that manages wholesale electricity across multiple states, including West Virginia. The study aims to evaluate the management and role of PJM in the wholesale electric market, assess whether West Virginia's participation is beneficial for its ratepayers, and examine the state's representation in PJM's governance. Additionally, it will investigate the valuation of West Virginia's investments in electricity generation capacity and explore the possibility of alternative regional transmission organizations or the formation of a state-specific organization.

The resolution highlights concerns over rising electric rates in West Virginia, which have increased more significantly than in other states, and the impact of PJM's market decisions on these rates. It emphasizes the need for a thorough analysis to ensure that West Virginia's electric utilities and ratepayers are adequately served and represented in the wholesale electricity market. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be reported to the Legislature's Regular Session in 2026, along with any proposed legislation related to electric energy generation, transmission, and distribution.