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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.

Appalachian Power recently partnered with WVU Eye Institute and Wheeling Health Right to sponsor a much-needed eye clinic that provided complete eye exams to patients in the local community. 

Appalachian Power employees recently teamed up with CSX and Soles4Souls to provide new shoes to over 500 children in east Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene. With team members Jeff B. and Bryan C. volunteering their time to ensure proper fittings, this initiative not only equipped students for summer break but also reinforced our commitment to uplifting the community through service and collaboration.

As part of our continuous effort to promote inclusive environments, members of the local Black Employee Resource Group (BERG) recently collaborated with the YWCA Charleston to host a transformative Professional Development Program.

Get to know Whitney, a native of Chilhowie, and how her work powers possibilities and creates opportunities for the Appalachian region and its people.

Mack, an employee of Appalachian Power in Wheeling, had just finished his shift and was walking out to his vehicle when he first noticed a female neighbor of the Service Center cutting grass. He then saw smoke coming out of the second-floor window, unbeknownst to the woman.

Amos Plant employees joined forces with Backroads of Appalachia, a non-profit organization based in Lynch, Kentucky, to organize a donation drive for the flood victims in Williamson.