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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Jul. 21, 2026

PJM Auction Signals Possible Electric Shortage For Peak Times

PJM Interconnection recently wrapped up its power capacity auction for 2028. The amount of power secured falls short of what could be needed to avoid blackouts in extreme conditions as power companies decline to produce power at lower rates.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, May. 01, 2026

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.

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Government Eric Douglas, Jan. 12, 2026

House 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.

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas, Dec. 17, 2025

Power 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.

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WVPB News Brittany Patterson, Jun. 27, 2019

Renewable 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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WVPB News Jessica Lilly, Nov. 07, 2014

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…

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