Core Viewpoint - Mon Power and Potomac Edison have selected a site in Maidsville, West Virginia, for a new 1,200-megawatt natural gas power plant, aimed at ensuring reliable and affordable electricity for local families and businesses [1] Group 1: New Power Plant Development - The new natural gas power plant will be located on a 35-acre site next to the Fort Martin Power Station and is expected to generate enough energy to power approximately 500,000 homes [1] - If approved by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, site work could commence as early as 2027, with the plant projected to be operational by late 2031 [1] - This project is part of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) that outlines the companies' strategy for maintaining reliable power delivery over the next decade [1] Group 2: Solar Generation Initiatives - Mon Power and Potomac Edison are also seeking approval for 70 megawatts of new solar generation, which will be developed on former industrial and reclaimed mine lands [1] - Proposed solar projects include an 11.5-megawatt project in Davis, an 8.4-megawatt project in Weirton, and a 50-megawatt project in Valley Point [1] - These solar initiatives will complement the existing 30 megawatts of solar capacity already constructed since 2024, supporting U.S. manufacturing and job creation while addressing the region's growing electricity needs [1] Group 3: Company Overview - Mon Power serves approximately 395,000 customers across 34 counties in West Virginia, while Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in Maryland and 155,000 in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia [1] - FirstEnergy Corp. operates one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the U.S., serving over six million customers across multiple states [1]