The fifth largest energy producer in America, West Virginia is an international hub for energy and chemicals production. The reasons are myriad. Strategic location. Low business costs. Skilled and motivated workforce. Home to industry standard-bearers, Chemical Alliance Zone and Polymer Alliance Zone. The state sits in the Appalachian Basin, where shale formations in Marcellus, Rogersville and Utica create abundant natural gas reserves. West Virginia’s vast territory supports storage fields and holds a dense network of transmission lines. Its energy resources feed the state’s thriving chemical and polymer industries, clustered around active chemical industrial parks throughout the state.
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In our West Virginia service territory, companies like Toyota, Alcon, Rubberlite and Constellium fulfill their power needs through our operating company, Appalachian Power. Let's talk about how we can partner with you.
Connect on LinkedInWe serve over 74,000 commercial and industrial customers across nearly half of West Virginia's counties, covering 9,200 square miles.
Appalachian Power West Virginia's service area is shown in green, while other territories served by AEP are in blue.
Key Industries in West Virginia
Aviation & Aerospace
Metals
Energy & Chemicals
Logistics
Automotive
Advanced Manufacturing
Power in West Virginia
Welcome to West Virginia. Thanks to its pro-business climate, the Mountain State is enjoys a low cost of doing business and low cost of living. As one of the highest natural gas producing states, we think West Virginia is a great place to grow business.
To learn more about this thriving region, visit West Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
We're Equipped to Power Your Success
Appalachian Power's distribution and transmission offerings can accommodate large industrial users. We are ready to support your growth from day one. Here's how.
- Competitive Rates
Affordable power for your operations. - West Virginia Economic Development Incentives
We provide lower costs to companies that create new demand of 500 kilowatts (kW) or more, add 10 jobs or more, or invest at least $2.5 million in their West Virginia expansion. This cuts your electric service costs by roughly 15 percent. - Special Contract Options
Our special contract rates, including interruptible rates, give extra savings to large electric load customers. - Custom Energy Solutions
We offer advisory services for industrial process improvements, renewable generation and more. We'll customize our energy capabilities to meet your unique needs.