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.
Pushback against proposed AEP rate hike grows in WV
One of West Virginia's major utilities, Appalachian Power, is proposing a more than 13% rate hike, along with cuts to its current net metering rate for solar users.
Residents' monthly bills have already jumped more than $40 since 2019.
Comments roll in for $250 million request by power companies: ‘Please do not let them increase rates’
By Brad McElhinny
West Virginia Metro News
Some West Virginia residents have already started to formally protest a rate increase of $250 million a year proposed by power companies serving the state.