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Ratepayers fed up as WV American Water aims to raise ballooning rates again amid mounting service quality concerns

Wendell Withrow of Arborland Acres estimated he’d have to pay $300 to $400 more per year for his water service — and that his neighbors have already paid dearly.

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PSC billed hundreds of thousands of dollars for review finding AEP's WV utilities should have used coal-fired plants more

Thursday marked the second anniversary of the West Virginia Public Service Commission making a decision roundly criticized by ratepayer and renewable energy advocates that helped shape the state’s energy future.

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PSC to hold virtual public comment hearing on West Virginia American Water rate hike proposal

The West Virginia Public Service Commission has scheduled a virtual public comment hearing in a case in which West Virginia American Water has proposed a 31.3% monthly water bill increase

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PSC approves revised agreement for $27M WVAW acquisition of Jefferson County utility assets panned by ratepayer advocates

The West Virginia Public Service Commission has approved a revised agreement for West Virginia American Water to buy four Jefferson County utilities’ assets that ratepayer advocates have said will unnecessarily

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FERC approves Pleasants Power Station ownership transfer agreement

Federal regulators have signed off on an agreement for a transfer in ownership of a Pleasants County coal-fired power plant.

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Coal-fired Pleasants Power Station closer to hydrogen switch after purchase agreement signed, county commissioner says

A purchase agreement has been signed to set up new ownership of a Pleasants County coal-fired power plant that had been slated for closure, according to a county official.

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Appalachian Power, Wheeling Power ask PSC for chance to challenge finding they should be disallowed over $200M in cost recovery

CHARLESTON — Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have told state regulators they disagree with an independent review finding the utilities showed imprudent fuel procurement oversight that warrants them being disallowed

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Groups discuss rate system for electric customers | News, Sports, Jobs

CHARLESTON — A coalition of groups including major manufacturers, power companies, electric regulators and consumer advocates took a look at a new way to char

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