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West Virginians for Energy Freedom

JULY NEWSLETTER

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They don't call them the "Dog Days of Summer" for nothing! We've had some scorching days and there's more to come. You might be doing everything you can to stay cool, and that could have you dreading the arrival of your next energy bill. With rates on the rise, you or someone you know might be facing a tough choice this summer between paying those high electric bills or putting food on the table.

If you're in AEP territory, now's the time to get involved! There's a lot happening that could affect your future bills. Take action below to help stop AEP from increasing costs, and please reach out if you'd like to share your own story.

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In the News

Check out this eye-opening article by Sally Roberts Wilson. It dives into the surprising reasons behind those soaring costs and the impact of policy decisions on our wallets. If you're curious about what's driving up your bills and want to stay informed, this is a must-read.

Sally Roberts Wilson: Why we really pay so much for utilities

We are paying the price for the PSC’s and our elected officials’ public policy to enshrine coal as basically the sole power source for West Virginia.

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A win at the PSC!

This week the PSC came out with a really great decision in a task force that was requested by the WV Coal Association, who had hoped to require more coal being purchased under the guise of "reliability," though the PSC broadened the scope to address affordability and reliability.  WV4EF coalition members, West Virginia Citizen Action Group, Solar United Neighbors, and Energy Efficient West Virginia sponsored a really stellar report from Downstream Strategies in support of better protections for ratepayers, including utilities having energy efficiency programs. In the decision earlier this week, the PSC, for the first time indicated that it expected to see evidence of utilities pursuing and considering energy efficiency programs, as well as evidence that utilities are looking into other ways to reduce energy costs for ratepayers.

 

Recent Event Recap

Vienna Freedom Festival

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at the 2024 Friends of Vienna Freedom Festival! We had a great time kicking off the Independence Day celebrations and chatting with you about energy freedom. It was exciting to discuss ways to lower your utility bills through energy efficiency and solar programs. We're grateful for your interest and support!

 

Mark Your Calendar

Community Action Event
August 13 | Weirton, WV

If you live in the Weirton area, we’d love to meet you! Come one, come all: we’ll be hosting a FREE workshop at the Mary H. Weir Public Library that covers the following topics:

  • How we get electricity 

  • Different energy sources 

  • How energy policy decisions are made

  • The importance of energy freedom advocacy and how to get involved

 REGISTER TODAY 

Protest AEP Electricity Costs!
August 15 | 3:00–4:00PM

AEP Office, Laidley Tower Building
500 Lee Street Charleston, WV 25301

BYOB! Bring Your Own Bills, that is…
Are you fed up with skyrocketing electricity costs? Join us on August 15th in Charleston for a rally to show AEP we’re tired of these climbing rates! Stay tuned for more details, and invite your friends and family to make their voices heard.

 

Charging West Virginians Report

Curious why our electricity bills keep climbing and how different energy cases affect costs? Dive into the "Charging West Virginians" report to get a deeper understanding of these issues. The report explores the factors behind rising costs and the impact of energy policy decisions on our wallets.

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West Virginians For Energy Freedom is a coalition of your neighbors, organizations in your community, local businesses, municipalities, and elected officials advocating for energy freedom in West Virginia.

1500 Dixie St., Charleston, WV 25311, USA

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