APCo to upgrade infrastructure in Va., W.Va.

Published February 11, 2014 7:03pm ET



ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Appalachian Power is planning a $130 million upgrade of electric transmission infrastructure in western Virginia and southern West Virginia.

The Virginia project, which will cost $50 million, includes a new substation in Buchanan County and improvements at three existing substations in Tazewell County, Appalachian Power said Monday in a news release.

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