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.
by: Jordan Mead
Watch the report at https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/lower-rates-for-all-west-virginia-citizens-rally-for-lower-electric-rates/
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginians’ electric rates have doubled between 2005 and 2022, according to state lawmakers. Shawn Phillips said she suffered from the increase in electric payments.
By Curtis Tate, West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Appalachian Power’s president says a bill in the state Senate could raise electric bills for residents.
Aaron Walker, Appalachian Power’s president and operating chief, says the company will follow the policy path the legislature chooses, but that Senate Bill 505 could raise costs.
A coalition of nonprofits and solar companies strongly opposes Appalachian Power's (AEP) proposed rate increase, saying it would directly harm West Virginians by undermining rooftop solar adoption and penalizing ratepayers. The proposal, currently under review by the Public Service Commission, not only increases rates across the board, but it would also directly limit all customers’ ability to benefit from solar panels on their rooftops.
