Appalachian Power adds more wind-generated power sources Evan Jones June 3, 2016 1 minute read Wind generation is hardly about to replace coal as a major source of electrical power in our region, but Appalachian Power plans on giving it a greater role in the years ahead. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Sidewalk Art Show is also a fundraiser for the Taubman MuseumNext: Registration open for Roanoke Entrepreneur Express Workshop Related Stories 1 minute read Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Norfolk Southern awards $100K in grants to Roanoke nonprofits to support local communities Web Staff December 15, 2025 0