AARP West Virginia to Monitor Elelctric Rate Hike Request

Source: AARP.org

AARP West Virginia will be vigilant on behalf of older and low-income consumers as the state Public Service Commission considers an electric rate hike of historic proportions.

AARP officials announced recently that the organization plans to be actively involved in the Public Service Commission’s public hearing process regarding Appalachian Power’s request to raise rates 18.5 percent.

AARP West Virginia Interim State Director Gaylene Miller said:

“On behalf of our nearly 320,000 members in West Virginia, AARP will be closely monitoring the rate increase proceedings and participating in the public hearings, to assure that consumers are protected.

“Higher energy costs could be detrimental to our members, particularly older and low-income West Virginians.

“AARP is committed to making sure that older and low income consumers are fairly represented in the rate-making process.”

AARP West Virginia encourages its members to participate in public hearings when they begin in mid-June.  AARP will keep its members updated at www.aarp.org/wv.

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