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More than 200 Appalachian Power employees rolled up their sleeves during the company's Week of Service, contributing more than 1,300 volunteer hours to support 36 nonprofit organizations across the company's service territory. From helping foster children and families in need to supporting schools, shelters and community agencies, employees demonstrated a commitment to making a lasting difference in the communities they serve.

Behind the scenes in South Charleston, Appalachian Power’s Central Machine Shop uses specialized skill, craftsmanship and innovation to keep reliable service moving. From repairing critical equipment to creating ready-to-deploy restoration containers, CMS employees help crews work safely, respond faster and deliver cost-conscious solutions that benefit customers. 

Behind every reliable power system are employees working safely to serve customers and communities. Meet Cate Russell, an occupational health nurse who supports Appalachian Power employees with wellness resources, safety education and on-site care.

A message from Brian Abraham, president and COO of Appalachian Power, about the company's decision to sign the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge and its commitment to protecting customers as energy demand grows. Abraham explains Appalachian Power's support for a fair approach that helps ensure new large energy users pay the costs needed to serve them, rather than shifting those costs to existing residential and business customers.

John Amos Power Plant employees, family members and contractors made the Appalachian Power Foundation gift even more meaningful by packing backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items for children who are entering the foster care system.

APCo employees helped celebrate HumanKind’s Early Head Start expansion, supported by an Appalachian Power Foundation gift that doubled enrollment and strengthened services for Lynchburg families.

Distribution, office staff and transmission employees all came together for a hands-on day with local children. 

From targeted tree removal to cycle-based maintenance programs, our vegetation management efforts are helping reduce outages and improve electric service throughout Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. 

Appalachian Power is investing in a stronger, more reliable electric system for customers in Whitetop by relocating power lines from difficult mountain terrain to more accessible areas, with helicopter-assisted work helping set new poles and support greater reliability across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. The improvements will help reduce outage impacts, speed restoration after storms and support safer, more efficient service for the Kingsport District.

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