New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Black Diamond Power Takeover Moves Forward
Residents of Clay, Raleigh and Wyoming counties who get their electricity from Black Diamond Power are one step closer to some relief, but it may take another three years to complete.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Dems Focus On 'Kitchen Table' Issues For 2026 Session
House Democrats say "kitchen table" issues like childcare and utility costs are at the forefront of this year’s legislative agenda.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPower Company Satisfaction Drops In New Survey
An electric power company operating in West Virginia got a poor customer satisfaction rating in a new J.D. Power survey, but all of the state’s providers are below the national average.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRenewable Energy Outpaces Coal For First Time in the U.S.
For the first time in the United States, renewable energy, including solar, wind and hydropower generated more electricity than coal, a trend the federal…
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What Are West Virginia AEP Customers Saying About AEP's Proposed Rate Increase?
The Public Service Commission is hosting meetings across the state as American Electric Power asks to raise electric rates on customers. Wednesday they…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPublic Hearings to be Held in First Energy Rate Case
The Public Service Commission has scheduled six public comment hearings in the pending Mon Power and Potomac Edison Rate Case. These power companies are a…
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