Apco prepares for first venture into solar power Evan Jones November 13, 2015 1 minute read The utility that grew up in coal country is making its first venture into solar power. Appalachian Power says it’s part of a larger long-term plan to diversify its energy sources.WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: High Schools Collect over 700 Coats for Rescue MissionNext: VDOT gears up for winter Related Stories 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0