WV PSC to hold hearings on Appalachian Power’s request for $20.4 million rate increase

The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia will hold an evidentiary hearing and a public comment hearing for Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company’s Expanded Net Energy Cost case. The companies have sought an additional $20.4 million in annual revenue.

The evidentiary hearing starts at 9 a.m. Monday, August 12 at PSC headquarters, 201 Brooks St., Charleston. The public comment hearing begins at 5:30 p.m. on the same day. Individuals can comment telephonically via Microsoft Teams or in person at PSC headquarters. In-person commenters should arrive before 5:30 p.m. on August 12 and do not need to register.

Remote commenters must register by 4 p.m. Friday, August 9. Registration can be done through the Microsoft Teams meeting link at https://bit.ly/4cL43cH, or by contacting Karen Hall at (304) 340-0836 or Andrew Gallagher at (304) 340-0820. Registration is also available by emailing khall@psc.state.wv.us or agallagher@psc.state.wv.us.

Written comments are welcome and can be submitted to Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, WV 25323, or online at www.psc.state.wv.us. Click on “Submit A Comment” and follow the directions for “Formal Comment.” All written comments should reference Case No. 24-0413-E-ENEC.

Those interested can attend the hearings in person or watch via webcast by selecting “Commission Webcast” on the PSC’s website. The hearings will also be livestreamed on the Commission’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@WVPSC.

More case information is available at www.psc.state.wv.us under “Case Information,” accessing Case No. 24-0413-E-ENEC.