Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:22:18 GMT
Scattered showers and storms still possible tonight into Thursday as a cold front slowly makes it's way over West Virginia. Some of the storms this evening could be strong. Lows tonight drop into the
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:03:22 GMT
Natural gas development continues to flourish in north central West Virginia. Energy companies are investing billions of dollars in the Mountain State and promise well-paying jobs.
Natural gas development continues to flourish in north central West Virginia. Energy companies are investing billions of dollars in the Mountain State and promise well-paying jobs.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:56:33 GMT
Undergoing treatment for cancer can take a lot out of a person, with hospitals often going to great lengths to try to ease the burden for its patients. Mon General Hospital is no different.
Undergoing treatment for cancer can take a lot out of a person, with hospitals often going to great lengths to try to ease the burden for its patients. Mon General Hospital is no different.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:11:54 GMT
New study documents benefits of coal exports for state and national economies. Exports hit 107 million tons in 2011 and a record 126 million tons in 2012; 105 million tons is projected for 2013.
New study documents benefits of coal exports for state and national economies. Exports hit 107 million tons in 2011 and a record 126 million tons in 2012; 105 million tons is projected for 2013.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:09:14 GMT
Lewisburg City Council passed a resolution May 21 opposing Mon Power's $1 billion proposal to buy the Harrison power plant; Morgantown council's resolution expresses concern.
Lewisburg City Council passed a resolution May 21 opposing Mon Power's $1 billion proposal to buy the Harrison power plant; Morgantown council's resolution expresses concern.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:25:44 GMT
Directors were re-elected and shareholder measures on executive pay and corporate governance failed, while demonstrators outside protested labor practices, Mon Power's purchase of Harrison plant.
Directors were re-elected and shareholder measures on executive pay and corporate governance failed, while demonstrators outside protested labor practices, Mon Power's purchase of Harrison plant.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:48:08 GMT
Following May 17 rebuttal testimony and a coming hearing on Mon Power's bid to buy Harrison power station, the PSC will decide if a billion-dollar coal plant is the best answer to future power demand.
Following May 17 rebuttal testimony and a coming hearing on Mon Power's bid to buy Harrison power station, the PSC will decide if a billion-dollar coal plant is the best answer to future power demand.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:39:44 GMT
Most history books cite Pennsylvania as the birthplace of America's oil and gas industry.
Most history books cite Pennsylvania as the birthplace of America's oil and gas industry.
The Energy Information Administration reported this morning that gasoline prices as a percentage of household income were nearly at a three-decade high.
The average U.S. household spends about $2,012 in gasoline expenditures annually, representing about 4 percent of income before taxes. In the past 30 years, gasoline prices represented such a large part of annual household spending only in 2008, when the percentage was similar.
"Although overall gasoline consumption has decreased in recent years, a rise in average gasoline prices has led to higher overall household gasoline expenditures," the EIA posted on its Today in Energy blog. "However, these expenditures as a percentage of overall household income are still low when compared to the early 1980s, when the estimated portion of household income spent on gasoline surpassed 5 percent. Although travel per household has increased significantly since the early 1980s, vehicle efficiency has also risen significantly, reducing the amount of gasoline used per mile."
Higher prices, the EIA state,s has largely offset the effects of efficiency gains that lead to lower overall of consumption of gasoline.
The EIA added that expenditures rose over 26 percent from 2011 to 2012 while household income increased just 3.4 percent.
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