W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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Kentucky Power Notifies Kentucky PSC Of Mitchell Cooling Tower Project
Kentucky Power has formally notified state regulators of its plan to build a new cooling tower at its Mitchell plant in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnprofitable Out-Of-State Coal Plants Costing Kentucky Electricity Customers
Behind the rates paid by the companies’ customers is a hidden cost that doesn’t show up on their bills. Customers receive electricity from two aging, out-of-state coal plants that lose a lot of money.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPowering Down: Ohio Community Reckons With Coal Plant Closure
Brick buildings line the wide sidewalks of Main Street in downtown Coshocton, Ohio. On a recent spring day the dogwood trees are blooming. Bright red and…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal Comeback? Coal At New Low After Two Years Under Trump
It’s been two years since President Donald Trump took office and began rolling back environmental regulations on the coal industry.At a November rally in…
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Power Companies Set for 2% Rate Increase
Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power are set to raise rates 2% to cover rising fuel expenses.The two American Electric Power subsidiaries announced the…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAEP Prepares to Close Six Coal-Fired Plants in Four States
American Electric Power is preparing to close six coal-fired power plants in four states by the end of May.The company recently gave WARN notices to…
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