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New Generation Facilities Proposed by FirstEnergy to Spark Job Growth and Economic Opportunity in West Virginia
The construction phase of a 1,200-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plant proposed by FirstEnergy in West Virginia is expected to generate over 3,260 jobs and $68 million in state and local tax revenue, according to FirstEnergy Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer Brian X. Tierney.
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