Cardinal Conversation: Potential power company rate increases

RADIO IQ | By Fred Echols

Published August 26, 2024 at 4:52 AM EDT

Appalachian Power is asking Virginia regulators to approve a rate increase that would be the second for the company this year.

The request is drawing opposition from many directions as the State Corporation Commission prepares to hold a public hearing.

Matt Busse is covering the issue for Cardinal News and he spoke with Fred Echols.

Cardinal News is a non-profit, independent, online news organization covering Southwest and Southside Virginia.