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 Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0