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When Liz Yeager moved to a new place in Charleston, West Virginia’s historic East End neighborhood, she wasn’t sure what she was getting herself into. Her building was built in the early 1900s, and older homes tend to be less insulated, leading to higher electric bills. 

Earlier this month, APCo lineworker Chanze Gilbert got a call about a power outage in Mason County, West Virginia. It was just a few days after Winter Storm Fern, and there was still snow and ice on the ground. 

Appalachian Power Brings Energy-Saving Tips to Five Regional Home Shows

The Appalachian Power Foundation is proud to partner with the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge to make fitness and community resources available to everyone — regardless of age, ability, or income. 

Winter Storm Fern wreaked havoc on our company's three-state service territory. 

At the storm’s peak, 44,500 customers were without power. Thousands of personnel and contractors worked around the clock in icy, hazardous conditions to assess damage, make temporary repairs and complete permanent restorations.

As outdoor temperatures fall, customers may see an increase in energy usage. APCo’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters provide real-time data on energy consumption, giving customers better control of their energy use.

Appalachian Power has acquired two trailer-mounted hydraulic rock-digging drills, specialized machines engineered to break and remove hard rock during pole installations and trenching. Designed to handle the region’s mountainous terrain, these units will help line crews complete reliability upgrades and outage restorations faster and with fewer delays, improving service for customers across the system.

We’re grateful for a year of partnership. From neighborhood cleanups to youth programs, our employees volunteered their time to support the places we serve. Thank you to the community members and partners who made this work possible.

We look forward to continuing to serve our communities in 2026.

We're using advanced technology to make energy management easier for customers. With 99% of customers’ homes being equipped with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters, nearly all customers can use tools to manage their energy use.

Appalachian Power (APCo) employees joined forces with CSX, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Food City and others to distribute more than 15 tons of toys to rural Appalachian communities during the 83rd Santa Train on Nov. 22.