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Environmental Advocates Skeptical Of Energy Investments

The West Virginia Chapter of Sierra Club has questioned the wisdom of federal loans to extend the lives of six West Virginia coal-fired power plants.

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Kentucky Power To Take Public Comment On Rate Plan

The company is seeking a 14.9% increase in residential rates and a 13.8% increase in commercial rates. The average residential customer would pay $27.30 more a month, if the commission approves the request.

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Kentucky Power Coal Plant Needs A Big Repair. Could The Feds Help?

One of Mitchell’s two concrete cooling towers is failing structurally and needs to be reinforced or replaced.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Visits Morgantown, Promotes Domestic Industry

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed the need for reliable electricity, and the importance of West Virginia's fuel production.

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