The tale of an ill-fated coal-fired power plant in Pleasants County has taken another grim turn.

The Pleasants Power Station, which has been something of a political white elephant emblematic of the diminishing role of coal in providing electricity, was supposed to be converted into a hydrogen plant by new owner Omnis Energy. But recent filings in a lawsuit against Omnis founder Simon Hodson allege the project was basically more of a pipe dream based on unproven technology that conned the state out of tens of millions of dollars. Legal Affairs

Court filing: WV officials misled into $50M support for coal plant, other projects

By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com

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Energy and Environment

WV leaders quiet on allegations Morgantown-based firm misled them into $50M+ support

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