PITTSYLVANIA CO., Va. – 10 has been tracking recent electricity rate hikes across the region. Yesterday, the focus was on a bill in the General Assembly aimed at lowering costs for AEP customers. But the impact goes beyond AEP. Residents in municipalities like Bedford are also facing unexpected increases in their electric bills. In some cases, the actual cost per kilowatt used is lower than the total bill, leaving people worried and confused.
Tim Brooke, a Bedford resident, shared his concerns. “The increase was more than I expected it to be. And like I said, I’ve heard some of our neighbors are struggling.”
Dozens of Bedford residents, including small business owners, say their electric bills have spiked even though they used less energy. The surprise price hikes are hitting households and businesses hard…