by Curtis Tate

Members of a state Senate committee asked an Appalachian Power executive Tuesday what the company could do to burn more coal. The answer: not much.

By Richard Rafes guest columnist

American Electric Power Company, a large electric company listed on the NASDAQ, provides power to numerous states in America, including parts of West Virginia.

Opinion by Courtney MacDonald

In the face of customer complaints about rising costs, Appalachian Power recently defended its proposed rate increase. As expected, the company assured readers that it prioritizes customer care. But at the same time, its proposal directly limits all customers’ ability to benefit from solar panels on their own rooftops.

Opinon

By Gary Zuckett
Executive Director, WV Citizen Action

The op-ed recently published in the Gazette-Mail by Chris Hamilton hails coal-fired electricity as poised to meet anticipated growing demand, while Attorney General JB McCuskey claims that coal and gas are the most reliable and cost-effective energy sources. However, these assertions neglect the financial realities that West Virginia's ratepayers face, the health and legacy costs of fossil resource extraction and consumption, as well as the opportunities presented by renewable energy. Mr Hamilton’s opinions go along well with his position as head of the WV Coal Association. I’m not sure why our incoming AG feels a need to pick winners and losers in the energy marketplace.