African American History Exhibit At Harpers Ferry ‘Closed For Renovation’
An executive order from President Donald Trump called for the removal of national park exhibits with "negative depictions."
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Bright Orange Stars Overhead And Hidden Costs For Power, This West Virginia Morning
As summer fades into fall, West Virginians have a short time left this season to view two distinct stars in the skies overhead. And, electric customers in this state may have paid millions of dollars in hidden and unnecessary fees.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThese Coal Plants Lose Money. Other States Have Walked Away, But W.Va. Hasn’t
Public anger is growing over rising electricity prices nationwide. In West Virginia, Appalachian Power customers have been paying hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden costs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKentucky Power Cites Capacity Need In Bid To Keep Mitchell Plant
Kentucky Power filed an application with the Kentucky Public Service Commission Monday to retain the 50% share of Mitchell, a coal-burning plant it operates with Wheeling Power.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGroups Protest Appalachian Power Rate Increase At PSC
The company is seeking to raise rates, and if approved as submitted, the average residential electricity user will pay nearly $24 more a month.
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Executive: Not Even A Data Center Would Increase Coal Plant Use
Members of the Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee pressed Randall Short, director of regulatory services for Appalachian Power, on why the company’s three West Virginia plants didn’t operate more.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFirst Energy CEO Says Gas Will Replace Mon Power Coal Plants
First Energy President and CEO Brian Tierney said in the company’s fourth quarter earnings presentation Thursday that the new plants would cost $4 billion to $6 billion.
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