APCo Rate Reduction Act passes in Virginia General Assembly

APCo Rate Reduction Act passes in Virginia General Assembly

RICHMOND, Va. (WJHL) — The APCo Rate Reduction Act passed in the Virginia General Assembly Saturday evening and now heads to Gov. Youngkin's desk. HB 2621 passed on a vote of 98-0 in the House of Delegates and 39-0 in the Senate. It aims to lower Southwest Virginia customers' bills, according to primary sponsor Delegate Jason Ballard (R-Giles). “This legislation will provide the most significant electric bill relief to APCo customers in years," …

APCO to replace power lines Sunday, Feb. 23 in Beckley

Appalachian Power has scheduled a reliability improvement project in Beckley on Sunday, Feb. 23, company officials said Friday.

AEP to replace lines in Beckley on Sunday

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Expect delays as power lines in Raleigh County are being improved this weekend. In a press release from Appalachian Power, AEP workers, traffic Control and law enforcement are scheduled to replace power lines, and total traffic stops are expected. The utility work will take place at 1988 Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley. By upgrading to bigger power lines, the service will be more reliable and support the electric load associ…