The resolution introduced on February 10, 2026, emphasizes the importance of coal miners, coal-fired power plants, and coal communities to West Virginia's economy and energy security. It highlights that these power plants are crucial for providing the majority of the state's electricity and maintaining grid stability, which is essential for homes and businesses. The resolution expresses concern over utility decisions that threaten the future of coal units and the jobs they support, asserting that West Virginians should not face higher electricity costs due to projects that undermine local employment and energy security.

To address these concerns, the Senate resolves to protect coal jobs and families by ensuring that coal-fired power plants operate at a minimum capacity factor of 69 percent, defending against any actions that could lead to mine closures or job losses, and maintaining coal as a central part of the state's energy mix. The resolution also commits to prioritizing local, stable jobs over temporary or out-of-state contracts, ensuring that the economic benefits of coal remain within West Virginia, and supporting legislation that preserves coal jobs and the communities reliant on them.