News Releases

Appalachian Power Company (APCo) will conduct a required test of its electricity generating units at the Smith Mountain Dam, beginning in the early morning hours on Monday, Feb. 9.

Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is actively responding to a mineral oil release resulting from an equipment failure at its Wyoming Station in the Clear Fork Area of Wyoming County. Mineral oil is commonly used to cool electrical transformers.

We are closely monitoring another round of arctic weather expected to move into the region this weekend. With bitter temperatures and accumulating snowfall in the forecast, we urge customers to take steps now to stay safe and prepared. 

Enjoy the beauty of winter in Appalachia while keeping your household and loved ones safe with practical, easy to follow winter safety tips.

APCo representatives and landowners met at recent open houses to discuss the Claytor-Floyd Transmission Line Rebuild Project. If approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), the project would replace 1940s-era infrastructure with modern equipment to increase electric reliability and reduce the need for frequent maintenance.

If approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), this change will increase the monthly bill for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours by $1.58, or approximately 0.9%, effective in March 2026.

Strong winds are expected to reach up to 50 mph in northeastern Tennessee and most of southwestern and southern Virginia, which could down trees and power lines.

Across West Virginia, food insecurity impacts many people. Appalachian Power (APCo) today took steps to change that during a drop-off event for WCHS-TV Charleston’s Feeding Families Food Drive.

With the holiday season fast approaching, now is the time for customers to heighten their awareness of possible utility scams. Appalachian Power (APCo) joined Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) today to mark Utility Scam Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to empower consumers and businesses to recognize and avoid the growing threat of utility impostor scams.

Appalachian Power Company (APCo) representatives are upgrading the transmission system in Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd counties as part of the Claytor – Floyd Transmission Line Rebuild Project. The project team plans to host two open houses to gather input from the community.