PSC schedules 4 public hearings on MARL project

The hearings will be held in June in Keyser, Romney, Morgantown and Kingwood.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:21pm

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A serene oil painting depicting a lone high-voltage electrical tower standing tall in a rural landscape, the structure bathed in warm, dramatic lighting that casts long shadows across the scene, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation about the project's potential effects on the local environment.The proposed MARL transmission line project would bring major infrastructure changes to rural West Virginia communities, raising concerns about the project's impact.Charleston Today

The West Virginia Public Service Commission has scheduled four public hearings in June to gather input on the proposed MARL transmission line project. The 107.5-mile, 500-kilovolt transmission line is being proposed by NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic and would run through four West Virginia counties before ending in Virginia.

Why it matters

The MARL project is a major infrastructure initiative that could have significant impacts on the communities it passes through in West Virginia. The public hearings are an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns and feedback on the proposed route and potential effects.

The details

The four public hearings will be held on June 4 in Keyser, June 5 in Romney, June 10 in Morgantown, and June 11 in Kingwood. Each hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. local time. The PSC has also set a deadline of June 1 for intervenors in the case and scheduled six days of evidentiary hearings in Charleston from October 26 to November 2.

  • The public hearings will be held on June 4, June 5, June 10, and June 11, 2026.
  • The deadline for intervenors in the case is June 1, 2026.
  • The evidentiary hearings before the PSC are scheduled for October 26 to November 2, 2026.
  • A decision from the PSC is expected by March 6, 2027.

The players

NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic

The company seeking siting approval for the 107.5-mile, 500-kilovolt MARL transmission line project that would run through four West Virginia counties.

West Virginia Public Service Commission

The state regulatory agency that has scheduled the public hearings and will make the final decision on the MARL project.

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