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For Justin Kirk, a distribution system analysis engineer, improving reliability is the top priority. At the start of this year, Kirk – and the entire APCo team – began proactively monitoring “blinks,” brief interruptions in power flow that last only a few seconds and often go unnoticed by customers. 

In September 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Nathan Trotter would invest approximately $65 million to construct Tin Ridge, a first-of-its-kind metal production and processing facility in Henry County.

A single act of kindness can change someone’s day. When hundreds of people take time out of their busy schedules to help others, that can change entire communities.

Appalachian Power (APCo) team members in multiple states recently participated in the United Way Day of Caring, the region’s largest one-day volunteering event.

Nucor’s $4 billion sheet mill operation under construction in Apple Grove, WV, is the single largest capital investment in West Virginia history. From Day 1, AEP and Appalachian Power have walked alongside Nucor, which will be Appalachian Power’s biggest customer.

The heart of a town’s character can be measured by how it responds to adversity. One year after Hurricane Helene, Damascus, Va., continues to show the rest of the Commonwealth how banding together through disaster can foster an unbreakable bond within the town.

In a powerful collaboration, the Appalachian Power Foundation has partnered with the Taubman Museum of Art to offer free general admission to all, fostering a greater appreciation for the arts within our community. This initiative not only breaks down financial barriers but also brings people together to explore and enjoy diverse artistic expressions.

APCo powers possibilities every day–from keeping the lights on in your home to nurturing curious young people who will lead tomorrow’s workforce. This summer, 12 high school students had the opportunity to learn about the industry and the company through the Education Alliance Internship Program.

In late September 2024, winds in excess of 65 mph ripped through Appalachia as Hurricane Helene made landfall across much of the southeastern part of the United States. Heavy rains caused flash flooding, washing out roads and toppling trees, causing severe damage and leaving millions without power.

Appalachian Power joined over a dozen businesses and nonprofits sponsoring Southern Communications' Stuff the Bus campaign, helping fill several vehicles with school supplies for local children. 

For Appalachian Power, the responsibility of serving communities across our region extends far beyond providing reliable electric service to our 1.1 million customers. It is about helping fellow Appalachians build a more prosperous future throughout Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia for generations to come.