Appalachian Power to Host Open House for Transmission Upgrade Project in Huntington

Residents will have a chance to learn about and provide input on the proposed transmission line rebuild.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:15am

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Appalachian Power Company is hosting an open house on March 18 in Huntington, West Virginia to inform residents and seek their input on a proposed transmission system upgrade project called the Darrah-Barnett Transmission Line Rebuild Project.

Why it matters

The open house will give community members an opportunity to engage with Appalachian Power on the planned transmission line upgrades, which could impact the local infrastructure and energy grid in Huntington.

The details

The open house will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at the Fairfield East Community Center in Huntington. Appalachian Power representatives will be on hand to provide information about the Darrah-Barnett Transmission Line Rebuild Project and gather feedback from residents.

  • The open house is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

Appalachian Power Company

An electric utility company that provides power to customers in West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee.

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What’s next

Appalachian Power will review the feedback gathered at the open house and incorporate it into their plans for the transmission line upgrade project.

The takeaway

This open house represents an opportunity for Huntington residents to engage with their local utility provider and have a voice in the planning process for important infrastructure upgrades in their community.