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 NewsPSC Offers Inflation Increase Instead Of Base Rate Raise For Electric Bills
Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have filed a notice of their intent to ask for another base rate increase. If approved, it could happen within 18 months of the last increase.
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Effective March 1, residential water customers will see their average bill increase by approximately $6 per month or $7 for residential wastewater customers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEstimated Cost Of Power Transmission Line Project Doubles
The Institute for Energy Economic and Financial Analysis now estimates the cost of the project will be $960 million, almost double their previous estimates.
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Mitchell Cooling Tower Project Cost May Not Be Equal On Kentucky, W.Va. Customer Bills
Kentucky Power customers will pay $3 more each month for a new cooling tower at the Mitchell plant than West Virginia customers will pay.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPSC Approves Rate Increase From Mountaineer Gas Customers
Customers of Mountaineer Gas Company will pay an extra dollar and a half each month after a decision by the Public Service Commission.
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