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‘Lower rates for all’: West Virginia citizens rally for lower electric rates

‘Lower rates for all’: West Virginia citizens rally for lower electric rates

by: Jordan Mead

Watch the report at https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/lower-rates-for-all-west-virginia-citizens-rally-for-lower-electric-rates/

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginians’ electric rates have doubled between 2005 and 2022, according to state lawmakers. Shawn Phillips said she suffered from the increase in electric payments.

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Even in West Virginia, Trump’s coal comeback is not a sure bet

Even in West Virginia, Trump’s coal comeback is not a sure bet

West Virginia Public Broadcasting | By Curtis Tate

With President Donald Trump back in office, fossil fuels are again at the forefront of the nation’s energy policy. Trump posted on social media this week calling for more energy production with "beautiful, clean coal," prompting interactions from West Virginia’s governor and senior senator. But those ambitions are far from certain, even in the nation’s most coal-reliant state.

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Senate Bill Could Raise Costs, Appalachian Power President Says

Senate Bill Could Raise Costs, Appalachian Power President Says

By Curtis Tate, West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Appalachian Power’s president says a bill in the state Senate could raise electric bills for residents.

Aaron Walker, Appalachian Power’s president and operating chief, says the company will follow the policy path the legislature chooses, but that Senate Bill 505 could raise costs.

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Energy Freedom Coalition Strongly Opposes AEP’s Proposed Changes to Solar Crediting

 Energy Freedom Coalition Strongly Opposes  AEP’s Proposed Changes to Solar Crediting

A coalition of nonprofits and solar companies strongly opposes Appalachian Power's (AEP) proposed rate increase, saying it would directly harm West Virginians by undermining rooftop solar adoption and penalizing ratepayers. The proposal, currently under review by the Public Service Commission, not only increases rates across the board, but it would also directly limit all customers’ ability to benefit from solar panels on their rooftops.