Business, Labor Groups Urge Energy Transmission Upgrades
West Virginians for Reliable Energy says they support the construction of two high-voltage line projects in the state.
CHARLESTON -- A coalition of business and labor groups recently reaffirmed their support for a "reliable" energy transmission grid for the nation -- a position that puts them in favor of two controversial high-voltage line projects in the state.
West Virginians for Reliable Energy had a news conference at the state Capitol Feb. 16 to announce its support for upgrading the region's electric transmission infrastructure, which members said would maintain power reliability and enhance the state's economy.
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WV Labor, Business Organizations Announce Support for Transmission Infrastructure Development
Charleston, W.Va. (February 16, 2010) – Representatives from the WV AFL-CIO and the WV Business & Industry Council, among other business and labor organizations, announced their support for upgrading the region’s electric transmission infrastructure to maintain reliability and to enhance West Virginia’s economy at a news conference in Charleston today.
Kenny Perdue, president of the WV AFL-CIO, said, "Like roads, sewers, gas and water pipelines, our region’s electric infrastructure is aging, and according to electric industry experts, not able to meet future demand. We want our policy leaders and citizens to know that as a state, we need to approach this as an opportunity to build for our energy and economic future."
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