Appalachian Power adds more wind-generated power sources Evan Jones June 3, 2016 1 minute read Wind generation is hardly about to replace coal as a major source of electrical power in our region, but Appalachian Power plans on giving it a greater role in the years ahead. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Sidewalk Art Show is also a fundraiser for the Taubman MuseumNext: Registration open for Roanoke Entrepreneur Express Workshop Related Stories Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0