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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.

Watch this quick video to see how your Home Energy Profile can unlock personalized insights, smarter energy comparisons and tips to help you better manage energy use.

After discovering an osprey nest on a transformer pole, an APCo line crew worked with Environmental team members to relocate it to newly constructed avian platform, reducing outage risks while protecting wildlife.

As temperatures rise, electricity use climbs. An increase in use means and increase in risk. Follow these simple tips to stay safe at home, work and outdoors.

Southwest Virginia is a dental desert, with only 29 dentists for every 100,000 residents. Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Charities is working to expand access to affordable, much-needed dental care across the region. Recognizing the organization’s impact, Appalachian Power provided funding through the APCo Foundation to help purchase dental equipment for seven new treatment rooms currently under construction.

Employees rolled up their sleeves to freshen the grounds and build a new ramp at the youth center. The City of Huntington recognized the APCo team with a thank-you video, included in this story.

As energy costs continue to fluctuate, you  may be looking for simple ways to save money without sacrificing comfort. Appalachian Power Company’s (APCo) Bring Your Own Thermostat (BYOT) program lets you do both: take control of your energy use and earn rewards for small, smart adjustments. 

Energy demand in the Appalachian region is growing at a rate not seen since World War II. Valley Link, made up of the Joshua Falls–Yeat and Valley North projects, will add 765-kV transmission capacity to strengthen reliability across the region. Learn about routes, community meetings and timelines.

In 1926, Appalachian Power began a century-long mission to bring reliable electricity to the mountains of Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. From two hydroelectric dams on the New River to more than 61,300 miles of lines and 8,750 MW of generation, we’ve powered communities, supported local economies and invested in the places we call home.

Appalachian Power warns homeowners about door-to-door solar solicitors who may falsely claim utility partnerships. Here’s how to vet companies and avoid scams.