Appalachian Power Deal Would Freeze Virginia Home Rates for a Year, Then Add 92 Cents
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 7 min
A proposed settlement would replace Appalachian Power's $9.10-a-month request with a one-year residential freeze and a 92-cent increase in March 2028, though costs move into riders. Plus BGE's proposed $9 Baltimore City surcharge and Mayor Bass's request to pause LADWP shutoffs through December.
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A proposed settlement would replace Appalachian Power's $9.10-a-month request with a one-year residential freeze and a 92-cent increase in March 2028, though costs move into riders. Plus BGE's proposed $9 Baltimore City surcharge and Mayor Bass's request to pause LADWP shutoffs through December.
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- APCo compromise would freeze residential rates for a year - Cardinal News — Cardinal News
“Appalachian Power Co.’s residential customers would see no increase in their electric rates for a year beginning March 1 and would see an increase of 92 cents on the average monthly bill the year after that under a proposed compromise pending before state regulators.”
- BGE proposes $9 surcharge for Baltimore City residents — WBAL-TV
“The utility company said it would pass the additional costs to Baltimore City residents through a surcharge estimated to be around $9 per month starting next year under a new proposal. The proposal is now under consideration of the Maryland Public Service Commission.”
- Bass announces relief for LADWP customers facing high bills — ABC7 Los Angeles
“Bass is going further, saying LADWP customers can pay what they are able to afford right now. She also asked the LADWP board to pause utility shutoffs through the end of the year for customers facing higher bills following record heat. If approved, no customer's electricity or…”