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For Appalachian Power, the responsibility of serving communities across our region extends far beyond providing reliable electric service to our 1.1 million customers. It is about helping fellow Appalachians build a more prosperous future throughout Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia for generations to come.

In the heart of central Appalachia, meaningful partnerships are crucial. Appalachian Power is proud to support the efforts of Appalachia Service Project in more than just building and securing homes but also with building hope. 

We recently visited Valley Park Conference Center in Hurricane to educate the next generation about key electrical concepts.

When Princeton Community Hospital's power was accidentially severed, Appalachian Power managed what seemed impossible – rebuilding the hospital's main power feed in less than two days. 

A group of Appalachian Power volunteers joined Feeding Southwest Virginia to assist in processing and bagging approximately 4,000 pounds of potatoes.

It’s no secret that Appalachians step up to the plate to help those in need, and we’re beyond proud to support our local heroes from Virginia Task Force 4 with the Bristol Fire Department.

Earlier this year, winter storms caused power outages across several neighborhoods in Roanoke, Va. In response, Appalachian Power launched a targeted infrastructure improvement project to enhance service reliability for over 250 customers in the area.

Appalachian Power is dedicated to fostering workforce development through impactful student engagement, exemplified by Rachael T.'s journey. With the guidance of Sr. Project Coordinator Amanda M., Rachael's internship sparked an innovative project aimed at improving safety for line mechanics, leading her team to secure funding from the Lemelson-MIT Program. This initiative not only empowers students but also shapes the next generation of engineers and energy professionals in our communities.

Next week, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) will discuss our request to review base rates for customers, our first such request since 2019. We know that any rate increase can be difficult for our customers, especially in the current economic climate. To lessen the impact on your bill, we have proposed an approach known as securitization, which could reduce the potential bill increase from $21 to approximately $6 for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month.

Appalachian Power Company (APCo) has ramped up debris removal at the Smith Mountain Project ahead of peak summer boating months.