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 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026