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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026