As of March 9, 2026, Mon Power and Potomac Edison (FirstEnergy companies) notified the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) of their intent to file a new base-rate case within 30 days. While no specific dollar amount was included in the initial 2026 notice, this follows a previous 2024 rate increase and indicates further upward pressure on customer bills to fund infrastructure, grid reliability, and storm resilience.
Key Details on 2026 Rate Case:
- Purpose: The filing is intended to address rising costs and support system enhancements.
- Scope: Affects Mon Power (approx. 395,000 WV customers) and Potomac Edison.
- Timeline: The official rate case filing is expected within 30 days of March 9, 2026.
- Process: Proposed rates are subject to negotiations with intervening parties before final approval by the PSC.
Contextual Information (2024 Rates):
- In early 2024, a settlement resulted in an average monthly residential bill increase of 7.9% ($9.94), effective for that year.
- That prior case focused on vegetation management (tree trimming) and infrastructure investments. FirstEnergy +4
This information is based on initial notice filings; final rate increases may differ based on PSC negotiations.
