FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company have filed a proposal with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to increase rates for electric service across their service territories. This filing affects approximately 460,921 customers in several counties, including Boone, Cabell, Kanawha, Fayette, and others.
The proposed rate changes, which are part of a Rule 42T tariff filing, are set to take effect on December 1, 2025, unless modified by the Commission. If approved, the companies anticipate an annual revenue increase of approximately $250,493,835, representing a 14.12% increase in rates.
Impact on Customer Bills
The proposed rate hikes would affect residential, commercial, industrial, and other customer categories as follows:
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Residential Customers: A monthly increase of $27.15, or 16.16%
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Commercial Customers: A monthly increase of $57.09, or 14.04%
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Industrial Customers: A significant monthly increase of $32,385, or 11.63%
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Other Customers: A monthly increase of $1.33, or 12.01%
For residential customers using 1,000 kWh, the proposed rate would result in a monthly increase of $23.74, or 13.54%.
Exemption for Resale Customers
Resale customers, such as Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and Virginia Tech Electric, are excluded from this filing and will not see rate changes, as they fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Next Steps and Public Participation
This proposed increase is still under review by the Public Service Commission. The Commission will assess the proposal and may approve, modify, or reject the requested increases. If a hearing is scheduled, details about the time and place of the hearing will be published.
How to Get Involved
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To intervene in this case, interested parties must file a written petition to intervene by April 7, 2025.
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To protest the proposed rates, customers may submit a written protest or make verbal comments during a public hearing, with specific details to be provided in future publications.
Where to Submit Comments or Protests
All written petitions, protests, and interventions should be addressed to:
The Executive Secretary
Public Service Commission of West Virginia
P.O. Box 812
Charleston, West Virginia 25323
Customers who wish to participate or learn more about the case are encouraged to follow up on future notices in the newspaper for updates on public comment hearings and the final ruling.
