West Virginia Public Service Commission Archives - Mountain State Spotlight

West Virginia utilities say they can help fix the state’s internet — but you could end up paying for it

by Lucas Manfield May 19th, 2021May 18th, 2021

American Electric Power is requesting approval for a new surcharge to pay for new fiber in Mingo and Logan counties.

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Natural gas is getting cheaper. Thousands are paying more to heat their homes anyway.

by Lucas Manfield and Ken Ward Jr. April 17th, 2021April 16th, 2021

Frontier’s latest compromise with W.Va. regulators: $200 million but lots of questions

by Lucas Manfield December 19th, 2020December 18th, 2020

Gov. Justice allocated $25 million in aid to help West Virginians with utility bills. Advocates say it’s not nearly enough.

by Douglas Soule November 20th, 2020November 19th, 2020

Faced with mounting evidence of misconduct, regulators mull Frontier’s fate in West Virginia

by Lucas Manfield November 13th, 2020November 12th, 2020

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West Virginia is awash in natural gas, but rural communities are losing service

by Lucas Manfield September 21st, 2020October 12th, 2020

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Bankruptcy, blackouts and broken broadband promises

by Lucas Manfield September 17th, 2020November 12th, 2020