West Virginia: Here is what you need to know about the Atlantic Coast Pipeline…

West Virginia is ready to work. The Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) will not only transport natural gas, but it will also be a pipeline of jobs – creating new opportunities for our state and our people! Construction of the pipeline is expected to support thousands of jobs and the state will receive millions in new tax revenue.

West Virginia has a proud tradition of being one of America’s largest energy producers. That tradition continues with the expanding role natural gas plays in providing our region with the energy it needs to grow. West Virginia sits on top of one of the nation’s largest supplies of natural gas. However, getting this resource to the areas where it is needed most can be a challenge. The ACP aims to solve this challenge by safely connecting Virginia and North Carolina — states with a great need for more reliable energy — to this abundant supply of natural gas.

In a state where nearly 1/3 of us work in energy-related industries, the underground gas pipeline is nothing less than the rebirth of energy jobs, revenue and growth in West Virginia. This continues our state's proud tradition of being a top producer of American energy. In fact, more than 95% of the gas that will be transported through the ACP has already been secured for use right here in our region.

The pipeline will begin in Harrison County and run southeast through five West Virginia counties to Virginia. A compressor station will be located in Lewis County.

The ACP will be a large jobs producer for West Virginia, with more than 3,000 jobs being directly supported by construction activities. Once the ACP is in operation in 2019, the pipeline will support more than 70 jobs annually in the state.

During construction, it is estimated that the state government will receive $661,000 in tax revenue per year. What could this money mean for West Virginia? Potentially, additional funding for roads, schools and other community improvements. Upon completion, the pipeline is expected to contribute $9.4 million in annual local property tax revenue.

West Virginians are ready to work. And the ACP is ready to work for West Virginia. If that sounds like a future you want to be a part of, show your support for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline by joining the EnergySure Coalition today.

What else can you do to show your support?

Fill out the form below to send a message to your elected officials to let them know you support the ACP to help put West Virginians back to work and ensure our region's energy future.

The following message will be sent to your elected officials:

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is a much-needed economic engine for West Virginia, moving our industries and communities forward by connecting our abundant supply of natural gas to the markets that need it most. The ACP means more jobs and increased revenue for our state. Please join me in supporting this important project.
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