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 AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026