As electricity rates continue to climb in various states across the country, including a significant increase of over 27% in West Virginia, some lawmakers are proposing a bill that could potentially raise costs even further by mandating coal-fired power plants operate at a minimum capacity. The proposal, which aims to lower rates and revive the coal mining industry, is likely to have the opposite effect, according to experts, as it would distort the market, artificially inflate costs, and ultimately harm consumers by increasing their power bills.