Story by Nadia Ramlagan
A proposed rate hike by American Electric Power that would have affected customers in two dozen West Virginia counties is off the table for now.
New Ethics Pledge to Boost Trust in West Virginia’s Solar Industry
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West Virginians For Energy Freedom Applauds PSC Decision to Enhance Energy Efficiency Programs
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Public Anger Builds Over Appalachian Power’s Rate Proposal
By Curtis Tate - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Coal may keep the lights on in West Virginia, but keeping the lights on is costing Appalachian Power customers more.
The state Public Service Commission, tasked with regulating public utilities, is getting an earful about Appalachian Power’s proposal to raise rates.
PSC suspends AEP electric rate hike until May as customers protest against another increase
By Caity Coyne, West Virginia Watch
A potential rate increase for nearly 461,000 electric customers in West Virginia that would have, if approved by the state Public Service Commission, gone into effect next month has been postponed until the spring, according to case filings with the PSC.
PSC Suspends AEP utility 18% revenue hike proposal until May
Mike Tony
Charleston Gazette Mail, August 16, 2024
'We barely make ends meet'
Over two dozen protesters gathered for a Thursday afternoon rally to oppose Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power rate hike moves outside Appalachian Power's downtown Charleston office.
The rally was led by West Virginians for Energy Freedom in partnership with West Virginia Citizen Action Group and People's Action, progressive advocacy organizations, and 350.org, a pro-renewable energy group. West Virginians for Energy Freedom is a coalition of individuals, nonprofit groups and businesses that champions locally owned renewable energy and efficiency technologies.