UPDATED: Appalachian Power wants 9.6% rate increase Timothy Martin April 1, 2011 1 minute read Appalachian Power has filed a request with the State Corporation Commission to raise rates by 9.6% starting in 2012. News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin reports. [audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Appalachian-Hike-Wrap-2-WEB.mp3|titles=Appalachian Hike Wrap 2-WEB] Click here to read the full release from Appalachian Power. Share: Post navigation Previous: Revenge is apparent motive for January murderNext: Easley abduction charge to grand jury today; no word if other charges to be considered Related Stories One dead, multiple injured in Moneta church tent collapse Ian Price June 12, 2026 Eureka Park Recreation Center cuts the ribbon on renovated/expanded facility Gene Marrano June 12, 2026 Austrian life sciences firm to invest $85 million in Roanoke headquarters, create 435 jobs Ian Price June 12, 2026