New Poll: West Virginians Demand Lower Utility Bills, More Energy Choice. West Virginians for Energy Freedom releases a Ratepayers’ Bill of Rights to guide policymakers.

 New Poll: West Virginians Demand Lower Utility Bills, More Energy Choice.   West Virginians for Energy Freedom releases a Ratepayers’ Bill of Rights to guide policymakers.

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.

West Virginians to Rally and Speak Out Against AEP’s Proposed Rate Hike and Solar Net Metering Changes on June 17

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

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.