PLAN ANNOUNCED — Gov. Patrick Morrisey discusses the West Virginia’s comprehensive energy plan Wednesday at Oglebay Park Resort’s Wilson Lodge. -- Derek Redd

WHEELING — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants the Mountain State to triple the amount of electricity it produces by 2050, giving the state the power to be “the nation’s battery.”

Morrisey set forth his “50 by 50 Generation Plan” on Wednesday to increase electrical output from the state during the West Virginia Energy Educational Forum taking place in Wheeling at Oglebay Park Resort’s Wilson Lodge.

Morrisey noted China has invested massively in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum computing, and “is positioning itself to be the global leader of data centers.”

“America must either find a way to dramatically inc

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