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Energy demand in the Appalachian region is growing at a rate not seen since World War II. Valley Link, made up of the Joshua Falls–Yeat and Valley North projects, will add 765-kV transmission capacity to strengthen reliability across the region. Learn about routes, community meetings and timelines.

In 1926, Appalachian Power began a century-long mission to bring reliable electricity to the mountains of Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. From two hydroelectric dams on the New River to more than 61,300 miles of lines and 8,750 MW of generation, we’ve powered communities, supported local economies and invested in the places we call home.

Appalachian Power warns homeowners about door-to-door solar solicitors who may falsely claim utility partnerships. Here’s how to vet companies and avoid scams.

While Caleb W. has worked with our Distribution System Analysis team for nearly four years, his passion for engineering dates back much further. Learn about his journey to become an engineer associate in Beckley, W.Va. 

Beginning March 13, Appalachian Power Company's (APCo) energy efficiency team will staff five regional home shows across APCo's service territory: two in Virginia and three in West Virginia. 

Earlier this month, APCo lineworker Chanze Gilbert got a call about a power outage in Mason County, W.Va., just days after Winter Storm Fern struck the region.

The Appalachian Power Foundation is proud to partner with the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge to make fitness and community resources available to everyone — regardless of age, ability, or income. 

When Liz Yeager moved to a new place in Charleston, W. Va.’s historic East End neighborhood, she wasn’t sure what she was getting herself into when it came to her monthly electric bill payment.

Winter Storm Fern wreaked havoc on our company's three-state service territory. 

At the storm’s peak, 44,500 customers were without power. Thousands of personnel and contractors worked around the clock in icy, hazardous conditions to assess damage, make temporary repairs and complete permanent restorations.

As outdoor temperatures fall, customers may see an increase in energy usage. APCo’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters provide real-time data on energy consumption, giving customers better control of their energy use.