West Virginians for Energy Freedom (WV4EF) is urging residents across the state to speak out against proposed Public Service Commission (PSC) rules that could increase electric bills by requiring utilities to run higher-cost power plants even when less expensive electricity is available on the regional market.
Appalachian Power customers in the state saw an increase to their bills as the calendar turned to June on Monday.
Appalachian Power announced May 12 that the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved its inflationary increase proposal of $4.84 per 1,000 kilowatts used, effective June 1. The approval was contingent upon Appalachian Power not filing for a base rate increase again until after June 2027.
