Power companies could recover millions in costs while curtailing effects on customers

December 29, 2023

A settlement is up for approval in a big and longstanding cost recovery case for power companies. The upshot for customers of Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power is that they could be spared the sticker shock of big rate increases if the unique terms of the settlement are approved by the West Virginia Public Service Commission. “We are confident this settlement will achieve the most stable outcome and least rate impact possible for our West Virginia customers,” said Aaron Walker, Appalachian Power president and chief operating officer. “We encourage the PSC to approve ...

Three consumer groups ask PSC to hold public hearings regarding Mon Power/Potomac Edison rate-case net metering proposal

December 24, 2023

MORGANTOWN – A coalition of three energy-oriented consumer groups has asked the state Public Service Commission to schedule at least four public hearings in one of the rate cases for FirstEnergy sisters Mon Power and Potomac Edison. “The outcome of this rate case will substantially ...

Hope Gas submits proposed order to PSC approving its Morgantown pipeline project, denying portions of TDP FOIA request

December 21, 2023

MORGANTOWN – In the wake of overwhelming support and no stated opposition, Hope Gas has submitted to the Public Service Commission a proposed order approving its Morgantown pipeline project. Hope submitted the order on its Morgantown Connector Project – referred to as MCP throughout ...

Capito, Manchin announce $54 million for Chaplin Hill Gateway Project

December 15, 2023

MORGANTOWN – Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin both announced on Friday a federal award of $53.32 million for the Chaplin Hill Gateway Project, which includes construction of bridges, interchanges and pedestrian and bicycle connections. The funding comes from the U.S. Department ...

Intermed teams with Marshall, WV Junior College, Mon Health to test new medical device

December 15, 2023

MORGANTOWN – Intermed Labs teamed with Marshall Health, West Virginia Junior College and Mon Health on Friday to test an innovative medical device aimed at making upper endoscopy procedures safer and easier. The small device – we can't describe it or show it because it's still in ...

Parties express support for Mon Power/Potomac Edison rate hike case settlement; Longview Power details its objections

December 14, 2023

MORGANTOWN – All parties in the recent proposed settlement for one of Mon Power's and Potomac Edison's rate hike cases voiced their continued support for the settlement following a hearing on the issue. Longview Power, which did not sign on to the settlement, remains the sole holdout and ...