How much is the Appalachian Power (APCo) rate increase?

Appalachian Power (APCo)'s base rates + ENEC fuel rose effective 2025.

Is Appalachian Power (APCo) making more profit from this?

Not from the supply increase itself — that's a pass-through with no markup. American Electric Power (the parent company) reported about $3.0 billion in profit in 2024, but that comes from the delivery/distribution side and its other businesses, not from marking up the power you buy. This lands on the supply (generation) part of your bill, which on a default/standard rate is a pass-through — your utility buys the power and bills it through with no markup. The utility's own profit lives in the separate delivery (distribution) charge, set in a rate case.

Can I switch suppliers to avoid the Appalachian Power (APCo) increase?

No — West Virginia doesn't have retail electricity choice, so there's no supplier to switch to. The real levers are cutting usage and engaging in the rate-case process at the state commission.

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Why is my Appalachian Power (APCo) bill changing in 2025–26?

Your Appalachian Power (APCo) bill went up, and it's not your imagination or just the AC. Appalachian Power West Virginia got a base increase approved ($76.1M of a $250.5M request) — but the bill impact was kept OFF customer bills for now by using securitization bonds. The driver is fuel and PJM purchased-power (coal shortfalls), not the capacity auction.

The key facts

Appalachian Power (APCo)'s base rates + ENEC fuel rose , effective 2025.
American Electric Power reported about $3.0 billion in 2024 profit — but not from this supply charge (it's a pass-through). See the Appalachian Power (APCo) Report Card →

Source: WV PSC — APCo base case (25-0854-E-42T). Rates reset on a schedule — confirm the current figure before relying on it.

What's actually driving it

Appalachian Power West Virginia got a base increase approved ($76.1M of a $250.5M request) — but the bill impact was kept OFF customer bills for now by using securitization bonds. The driver is fuel and PJM purchased-power (coal shortfalls), not the capacity auction. Securitization defers the cost rather than erasing it — you'll pay it over time through a bond charge. A separate ENEC fuel filing sought about +$5.31/mo.

Is Appalachian Power (APCo) pocketing this?

This lands on the supply (generation) part of your bill, which on a default/standard rate is a pass-through — your utility buys the power and bills it through with no markup. The utility's own profit lives in the separate delivery (distribution) charge, set in a rate case.

What you can actually do

Check usage vs. rate. A higher rate and a hot month stack up. Pull your kWh from last month and compare it to the same month last year — it tells you how much is the rate and how much is the weather.
Engage the rate-case process. West Virginia has no retail supplier to switch to, so the rate itself is set at the state commission. Public comment and the state's consumer advocate are where ratepayer pushback actually lands.
If the bill is more than you can cover, there's real help — assistance programs, payment plans, and your shutoff protections. Bill help in West Virginia →

The fuller picture on Appalachian Power (APCo)

A rate increase is one number. Here's the context most coverage skips: in 2024, Appalachian Power (APCo) disconnected about 18.6 households per 100 customers for nonpayment. Its parent, American Electric Power, cleared about $3.0 billion in 2024.

See the full Appalachian Power (APCo) Report Card → Compare every utility on rates, reliability, disconnections and profit →

Common questions

How much is the Appalachian Power (APCo) rate increase?: Appalachian Power (APCo)'s base rates + ENEC fuel rose effective 2025.
Why is my Appalachian Power (APCo) bill changing?: Appalachian Power West Virginia got a base increase approved ($76.1M of a $250.5M request) — but the bill impact was kept OFF customer bills for now by using securitization bonds. The driver is fuel and PJM purchased-power (coal shortfalls), not the capacity auction.
Is Appalachian Power (APCo) making more profit from this?: Not from the supply increase itself — that's a pass-through with no markup. American Electric Power (the parent company) reported about $3.0 billion in profit in 2024, but that comes from the delivery/distribution side and its other businesses, not from marking up the power you buy. This lands on the supply (generation) part of your bill, which on a default/standard rate is a pass-through — your utility buys the power and bills it through with no markup. The utility's own profit lives in the separate delivery (distribution) charge, set in a rate case.
Can I switch suppliers to avoid the Appalachian Power (APCo) increase?: No — West Virginia doesn't have retail electricity choice, so there's no supplier to switch to. The real levers are cutting usage and engaging in the rate-case process at the state commission.

Last reviewed June 18, 2026. Default-supply rates reset on a schedule and rate cases move — confirm the current figure with WV PSC — APCo base case (25-0854-E-42T) or your bill before relying on it. Securitization defers the cost rather than erasing it — you'll pay it over time through a bond charge. A separate ENEC fuel filing sought about +$5.31/mo. This is general consumer information, not legal or financial advice.

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