Apco prepares to own, operate wind-powered generation facilities Evan Jones July 6, 2017 1 minute read (Apco photo) Appalachian Power is taking its first steps into owning and operating wind-powered generation facilities. Apco is seeking approval in both Virginia and West Virginia to purchase two wind facilities now under development. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Overnight Sensations is back at Mill Mountain TheatreNext: Virginia set to execute man under more secretive protocol Related Stories Congress faces questions about age after sixth member dies in office Ian Price July 14, 2026 A missing bank deposit from 1992 and Louis Tudor finds its way to non-profit created to honor him Gene Marrano July 14, 2026 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026