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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
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Hearing set for Appalachian Power's 16 percent rate increase
bluefield — Area residents will have an opportunity next month to sound off on a 16 percent rate increase being sought by Appalachian Power. The West Virginia Public Service Commission has set an evidentiary hearing for June 17 on the $250.5 million rate increase filing by Appalachian Power Company. If approved area residents would see their electric bills increase by approximately $27 a month. The PSC announced Thursday that both a virtual and in person public hearing will be held at the PSC headquarters, which is located at 201 Brooks Street. Residents who can't travel to Charleston, and are not comfortable with participating in a virtual hearing, can also submit their comments by mail. In the past the commission would hold public hearings at different locations across the state, including in Bluefield and Princeton. However, PSC Commissioner Charlotte Lane announced in 2023 that the commission was suspending the process of holding in-person public comment hearings across the state in favor of a virtual online comment format through a Microsoft Teams online application that allows citizens to comment virtually through either their internet service or their telephone. According to the PSC statement released Thursday through Lane, the evidentiary hearing in the Appalachian Power case will begin at 9 a.m. on the morning of June 17, which will be followed by the public comment hearings at 5:30 p.m. The PSC statement said those who wish to participate in the public comment hearing should register with the commission by 4 p.m. on June 16. Registration may be completed through the Microsoft Teams meeting link at Residents can also register by calling Alexis Weimer at 304-340-0822 or Andrew Gallagher at 304-340-0820; or by emailing aweimer@ or agallagher@ Those who wish to attend the hearing in person are being asked to sign up to speak prior to 5:30 p.m. on June 17. The commission said written statements in the case may be submitted by mail or hand delivery to the Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, 25323 or online at by clicking on 'Submit a Comment.' All written comments should be marked as pertaining to Case No. 24-0854-E-42T. A decision will not be made in the Appalachian Power case on June 17. It usually takes six weeks before a decision is rendered, the commission said Thursday in response to questions by the Daily Telegraph as to when the PSC will act on the case. Appalachian Power filed for a rate increase in 2024, but the state Public Service Commission dismissed it in September that year. The new rate increase case was filed by the company with the commission earlier this year. In the new filing, the request from the company to modify its base rates reflects inflation, higher material and labor costs, rising capital costs and higher interest rates, according to earlier reports from Karen E. Wissing, principal communications consultant with Appalachian Power. Wissing said additional contributing factors included the recovery of more than $118 million for major storm costs since 2019 and the cost recovery of over a billion dollars in investments made in power generating plants, the regional transmission system and distribution systems. Contact Charles Owens at cowens@
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
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AEP picks new route for transmission line through Campbell, Pittsylvania Counties
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On Tuesday, April 29, Appalachian Power announced the selection of a new route for the installation of a transmission line in Campbell County, Pittsylvania County, and Altavista. A representative with AEP said the new transmission line is an upgrade that is part of the Altavista-Leesville Transmission Improvements Project. The route was selected after two community open houses, meetings with local officials, and field studies that looked at multiple options. AEP is seeking grants for small advanced nuclear sites in Virginia The project will: Rebuilding approximately 4.5 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line in or near the existing right-of-way. Building approximately 5 miles of 138-kV transmission line parallel to existing transmission lines. 'Our engineering team, particularly, went to great lengths to make this route a reality,' said George Porter, Appalachian Power spokesperson. 'The team feels confident that the proposed route balances landowner feedback, environmental impact, and land use, all while maintaining reliable electric power in the area. We thank the many community members and stakeholders who provided key information to help us build a project that will help us improve reliability for customers.' The AEP project team will be filing the project with the Virginia State Corporation Commission this summer and, if approved, will proceed with construction from late 2026 to late 2027. For more detailed information and to view an interactive project map, you can visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Climate
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500+ customers without power in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Appalachian Power is reporting that over 500 customers in Montgomery County are without power. According to the AEP Outage Map, there are 549 customers without power. The estimated restoration time is 10:30 a.m. WFXR News will update this page when new information becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Climate
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Less than 10,000 Appalachian Power customers remain without power in West Virginia and Virginia
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Less than 10,000 customers remain without power in West Virginia and Virginia. According to an Appalachian Power Storm Response Update, around 9,000 Appalachian Power customers remain without people as of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 after a storm swept across the region in February. Brace For Impact: Multi-day winter storm arrives Tuesday night through Thursday Approximately 6,700 customers remain without power in West Virginia, and 2,250 in Virginia. Power restoration may be affected by flooding, snow, and possibly black ice causing delay for restoration crews. In addition to employees and contractors with Appalachian Power, crews from Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas are helping with power restoration efforts. The Storm Response Update from Appalachian Power stated that estimated restoration times include: Power will be restored to essential public safety facilities first, which includes hospitals, fire and police stations, 911 centers, and water treatment plants. Once power is restored for essential areas, it will be restored for large pockets of customers in the shortest amount of time, before restorations are done for smaller pockets of customers. Power to individual homes and businesses will be done last. Warming centers, supply distribution open up across southern West Virginia In the Storm Response Update, Appalachian Power advised people, children, and pets to avoid downed lines and sparking equipment and to not move debris that is within ten feet of a downed power line. Electrical hazards can be reported to Appalachian Power, and people can unplug major appliances to protect them when power is restored. Those who use generators are advised to use them with proper ventilation, to not use lanterns, heaters or fuel-fired stoves without proper ventilation, to not burn charcoal indoors due to it releasing carbon monoxide, and to refill heaters, lamps, and generators outside and away from any flames or sparks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
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AEP announces limited access at Joshua Falls while site assessed for SMRs
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Starting in March, Appalachian Power crews will begin work at the company-owned Joshua Falls property causing limited access to the boat ramp and parking lot for residents. Access to the boat ramp and parking lot will be limited to ensure the safety of the workers and residents. The ramp is 9 miles downstream from downtown Lynchburg and along the James River. Temporary closures will take place, however, due to weather, some closures may not be scheduled but will be managed by onsite traffic control with other safety measures. Crews are making efforts to open the parking lot and boat ramp on the weekends with reduced parking during the week. Tree removal and access road construction will take place along with installing a meteorological tower and taking water and soil samples, which will be throughout this year. AEP crews restore 95% of customers in SW and Central Virginia 'We understand how important this boat ramp is to the public and surrounding communities,' said George Porter, Appalachian Power spokesperson. 'We will continue to work with all stakeholders to find the ideal solution that ensures safety for crews and recreational users of the James River.' The work is a part of the Appalachian Power's Early Site Permit (ESP) application process to evaluate if Joshua Falls is a suitable location for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR). The property is owned by Appalachian's Power parent company, American Electric Power (AEP), and is managed by Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Appalachian Power's use of the SMR is an estimated decade away from permitting and regulating safe and reliable facilities to use SMRs as a suitable future energy resource. Appalachian Power is working with state regulators, stakeholders, and leaders to meet the goals of the growing energy needs and policies. For more information about the SMR plans in Virginia click here. To see the closures and updates to the boat ramp access click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
