A new poll of West Virginia voters reveals overwhelming public demand for lower energy costs, more access to renewable energy, and stronger accountability from utility companies. The West Virginians for Energy Freedom coalition today launched a bold new Ratepayers’ Bill of Rights to empower consumers and promote fair, affordable, and transparent utility service and policies, addressing the needs of West Virginians.
Power companies are asking to cut their solar incentive amid another rate hike
AEP proposes rate hikes, changes to net metering for WV customers
Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power, subsidiaries of the national utility American Energy Power, are asking West Virginia energy regulators to approve a settlement allowing them to raise rates and make changes to net metering for owners of rooftop solar panels.
West Virginians to Rally and Speak Out Against AEP’s Proposed Rate Hike and Solar Net Metering Changes on June 17
On Tuesday, June 17, West Virginians from across the state will take action in response to Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power’s proposed base rate increase and drastic cuts to rooftop solar compensation. Residents will gather at a rally outside the Public Service Commission (PSC) in Charleston and at a community streaming and speaking event at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling to oppose the rate hike and support access to solar and energy freedom.
Coal Power Costs More Than It Did In 2021. $6 Billion More, Report Says
by Curtis Tate
The cost to generate electricity from coal has increased faster than the rate of inflation, a new report found.
It was 28% more expensive to generate electricity from coal last year than it was in 2021, according to an analysis by Energy Innovation Policy and Technology.
Electricity customers paid more than $6 billion more for the same amount of coal power in 2024 than they did in 2021.