That's how Delegate Stephen Skinner characterized last night's Citizens' Public Hearing in Charles Town. Customer after customer came forward to share their own personal horror stories about recent experiences with Potomac Edison. And at least two of those who spoke went home to face another night without electric service because they were unable to pay inaccurate and outrageous bills amounting to more than $1000 each. Potomac Edison disconnected their service without warning.
More than 100 people came out to the meeting, in spite of a torrential downpour, and five state legislators, three county commissioners and a representative from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's office came to listen. Conspicuously absent from the gathering were Potomac Edison and the West Virginia Public Service Commission.
After listening for nearly two hours, the panel showed real anger during their remarks, and most importantly, promised action. We will continue to work with our legislators to ensure that it happens.
I've seen a whole lot of dubious and unethical actions on the part of FirstEnergy, Potomac Edison's corporate parent, over the past several years. But even those dirty, underhanded schemes paled in comparison to what I heard last night.
FirstEnergy, you are truly despicable.
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Power issues voiced by residents in Charles Town
More than 100 people came out to the meeting, in spite of a torrential downpour, and five state legislators, three county commissioners and a representative from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's office came to listen. Conspicuously absent from the gathering were Potomac Edison and the West Virginia Public Service Commission.
After listening for nearly two hours, the panel showed real anger during their remarks, and most importantly, promised action. We will continue to work with our legislators to ensure that it happens.
I've seen a whole lot of dubious and unethical actions on the part of FirstEnergy, Potomac Edison's corporate parent, over the past several years. But even those dirty, underhanded schemes paled in comparison to what I heard last night.
FirstEnergy, you are truly despicable.
Media links:
Potomac Edison customers shocked in W.Va. Panhandle
Local Residents Speaking to Officials About Electric Bills Charges
Take WHAG's newest viewer poll:
Have you been overcharged on an electric bill?
Vote now!
Power issues voiced by residents in Charles Town
We have caused a huge stink at FirstEnergy.
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