Large capacity and industrial customers under revised tariff terms are covered by revisions Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power received approval for in March 2025 to their Large Capacity Power (LCP) and Industrial Power (IP) tariffs, updating the terms under which very large industrial and data centre loads are served.
Also active in West Virginia: Appalachian Power is serving a multibillion-dollar Google data centre project in Putnam County alongside a $4 billion Nucor Steel products manufacturing facility in Apple Grove — putting West Virginia in the unusual position of hosting both hyperscale AI and heavy industrial large-load growth on the same regional grid.
Named Projects Already Underway
| Customer | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam County, WV | multibillion-dollar data centre project | |
| Nucor Steel | Apple Grove, WV | $4 billion steel products manufacturing facility |
Figures compiled from the Edison Electric Institute's "Large Load Projects and Tariffs" (September 2026) member-company summary and public regulatory filings. Confirm current tariff terms directly with Appalachian Power / Wheeling Power (AEP) and the relevant state public utility commission before relying on any figure for a capital decision.
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