https://solarexaminer.com/tags/west-virginia-psc/Recent content in West Virginia PSC on Solar ExaminerHugoen-usSolar ExaminerSun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://solarexaminer.com/posts/west-virginia-electricity-rate-changes-2026/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://solarexaminer.com/posts/west-virginia-electricity-rate-changes-2026/<p>West Virginia did not have a rate change on October 1, 2026. Its two utility groups both raised rates over the summer under orders from the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC).</p> <p>This article covers Appalachian Power (with Wheeling Power) and Monongahela Power (with Potomac Edison).</p> <h2 id="quick-summary">Quick Summary</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Utility</th> <th>Effective</th> <th>Residential impact</th> <th>Next allowed filing</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Appalachian Power</td> <td>June 1, 2026</td> <td>+$4.84 per 1,000 kWh a month (about 4%)</td> <td>After June 2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon Power / Potomac Edison, phase 1</td> <td>Aug. 1, 2026</td> <td>+$3.65 a month</td> <td>Not before April 1, 2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon Power / Potomac Edison, phase 2</td> <td>June 1, 2027</td> <td>+$4.01 a month</td> <td>Not before April 1, 2028</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="appalachian-power">Appalachian Power</h2> <p>The PSC approved the increase on May 13, 2026.</p>