By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post
MORGANTOWN, W.Va — The Hampshire County Commission is urging its counterpart in Monongalia County to take a public stand against high-voltage transmission projects looking at West Virginia as a means to an end.
It’s exceedingly likely that request will be granted Wednesday, when the Monongalia County Commission takes up a resolution regarding the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link project.
In a letter dated July 15, the commissioners in Hampshire County say they’re “deeply concerned” with both the 500 kV MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) and 750 kV Valley Link projects and ask Monongalia County to help present a “united front” before grid operator PJM Interconnection and the West Virginia Public Service Commission.
“We propose forming an informal coalition of affected counties and towns to share information, coordinate participation in regulatory proceedings and press for solutions that protect our property values, environment and quality of life,” the letter states.
Read more: https://www.dominionpost.com/2025/07/28/hampshire-county-commission-say-no-to-transmission-projects/
