# Big Data Centers Could Lower Rates | Charleston News

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Published: 2026-09-04T03:06:20+00:00
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Appalachian Power’s CEO Abraham is doubling down on power expansion, snapping up a coal plant and securing permits for a new gas facility—claiming these moves will actually lower rates for average customers. He argues that massive new data center clients, set to sign on in droves, will absorb excess generation and offset costs, reversing the trend where shrinking industrial users left residential bills climbing. His plan? A special rate for big energy users to shoulder their own costs—and in turn, keep everyone else’s rates down. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98249b22a89861eb

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