>>Roanoke Residents Facing Higher Appalachian Power Bills
(Roanoke, VA) -- Many residents in Roanoke are facing higher Appalachian Power bills. Thomas Cage with the details.Preview: Voicer Script:
Appalachian Power officials say the increase is due to various factors such as increased material and labor costs, interest rates, and inflation. The SCC approved a rate increase of nearly $10 million, resulting in an additional $1.39 per 1,000 kilowatts per customer. Customers are advised to take steps to reduce energy usage, such as unplugging unnecessary electronics and improving home insulation. WDBJ reports Appalachian Power is offering payment plans and assistance to customers struggling with higher bills, and those affected by recent outages during a winter storm will not be charged for those days.