November 17, 2008
SCC approves a reduced APCO rate hike
The State Corporation Commission approved an increase of 19.3%. Appalachian Power wanted a 23.9% increase to its base rate.
October 28, 2008
Appalachian Power warns of scam
A man claiming to be an Applachian Power worker knocked on the door of a Giles County family.
Appalachian Power starts interim electricity rate hike
Appalachian Power today implemented an interim increase in the base rates for its Virginia retail customers
September 05, 2008
Appalachian Power crews on standby for Hanna
‘Appalachian Power’ line crews are on standby to help other utilities from the damage tropical storm Hanna might cause.
August 26, 2008
APCo requests permission to slow release of water from SML
The lake has dropped two feet since July 23
August 15, 2008
APCO to release less water into Staunton River on weekends
With less water feeding into Smith Mountain Lake, Appalachian Power on Thursday slowed down the release of water from Leesville Dam
July 31, 2008
APCo turns down flow from lakes
Dry conditions have caused Appalachian Power Company to reduce the amount of water flowing out of Smith Mountain and Leesville lakes.
July 29, 2008
Delegate takes on APCo rate hike proposal for 2nd time
Delegate Bill Carrico said he is drafting letters to the SCC and the state attorney general, sharing constituents’ concerns that they cannot afford a 25 percent jump in their electricity bills.
July 28, 2008
APCo seeks substation in Forest
To build the facility on 11 acres on the east side of Old Farm Road, the company needs a permit from the county
July 22, 2008
APCO interim rate hike approved; Public hearing set
The State Corporation Commission will hold the hearing on September 23rd in Richmond
July 18, 2008
APCO wants to increase fuel factor rate
Appalachian Power filed a formal request, asking the SCC to hike the fuel factor rate 11.7%
July 08, 2008
Bedford County asks Appalachian Power for more water along SML
Growth at Smith Mountain Lake could cause demand to raise for drinking water
July 01, 2008
Appalachian Power wants to give customers “green” option
The subsidiary of American Electric Power asked the Virginia State Corporation Commission on Tuesday to approve a billing option that would charge customers to select renewable energy sources.
June 20, 2008
Appalachian Power names preferred route for new Roanoke Co. power project
APCO wants to build a substation behind the Tanglewood Mall area, and run transmission lines parallel to railroad tracks near Route 419
June 06, 2008
SCC sets APCO rate hike public hearing
Information you need to know if you want to comment on Appalachian Power’s rate hike request