Who Should Pay for New Energy Infrastructure?

A major proposed transmission line through West Virginia is getting another look. PSC staff has recommended pausing the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link case for at least 60 days, citing changes to the proposed route, impacts on additional landowners, and questions about who should ultimately pay for the project.

In this short video, WV4EF organizer Leah Knicely explains what’s happening, what the PSC staff recommended, and why the case matters for West Virginia ratepayers.

At the heart of the issue is a question we're going to hear more often as energy demand grows: Should West Virginia families pay for infrastructure built to serve large new energy users — or should those customers pay their fair share?

Proposed Electric Rules Could Force Families To Pay More For Electricity

Proposed Electric Rules Could Force Families To Pay More For Electricity

West Virginians for Energy Freedom (WV4EF) is urging residents across the state to speak out against proposed Public Service Commission (PSC) rules that could increase electric bills by requiring utilities to run higher-cost power plants even when less expensive electricity is available on the regional market.

Appalachian Power inflationary increase takes effect on electric bills across Mountain State

Appalachian Power inflationary increase takes effect on electric bills across Mountain State

Appalachian Power customers in the state saw an increase to their bills as the calendar turned to June on Monday.

Appalachian Power announced May 12 that the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved its inflationary increase proposal of $4.84 per 1,000 kilowatts used, effective June 1. The approval was contingent upon Appalachian Power not filing for a base rate increase again until after June 2027.

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