Parkersburg News and Sentinel

West Virginia Public Service Commission schedules hearings in Wheeling Power, Appalachian Power rate increase request

The West Virginia Public Service Commission will hear evidence and receive public input regarding the latest electric rate increase requests from Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power. (File Photo) ...
St. Cloud Times

AI data centers are using more power. Regular customers are footing the bill

Increased power demands from data centers are significantly impacting electricity costs for consumers. Data centers' rapid growth and high energy consumption are unprecedented, raising concerns about ...

U.S. Emissions Jumped in 2025 as Coal Power Rebounded

The increase in planet-warming emissions came after two years of decline as demand for electricity has been surging.
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

PSC approves Appalachian Power, Wheeling Power rate increase that doesn’t burden customers

CHARLESTON — Headlines about electric rate increases sometimes bring criticism, but an order issued Thursday by the West Virginia Public Service Commission includes good news for customers. According ...
BGR

AI Might Make Your Power Bill Go Up - Even If You Don't Use It

AI is everywhere. It's in your smartphone, on your computer, and even showing up on platforms like YouTube. And while AI can be helpful at times, it also has a not-so-hidden cost behind it: ...