Appalachian Power’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program is conducted each year in cooperation with human service agencies in
Since the program began in 1983, customers and stockholders have contributed approximately $5.2 million to help pay the energy bills of nearly 80,000 needy customers in
The eligibility of recipients is determined and funds are distributed in
Contributions to the program are accepted through February 29. Customers who wish to contribute should make their checks payable to “Appalachian Power, Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program” and send them to Appalachian Power. Contributions are tax deductible and those making donations will receive a receipt.
The company reports that during the winter of 2006-2007, customers contributed $54,953 to the program. With the company’s contribution, more than $209,953 went toward the electric bills of nearly 2,570 customers.
By state, the contributions breakdown for 2006-2007 was as follows:
| State |
Customer Contribution |
Company Contribution |
Total Contribution |
Customers Helped |
| $16,730 |
$ 50,000 |
$ 66,730 |
1,161 |
|
| $34,503 |
$100,000 |
$134,500 |
1,303 |
|
| $ 3,719 |
$ 5,000 |
$ 8,719 |
105 |
|
| Total |
$54,952 |
$155,000 |
$209,949 |
2,569 |
Deloitte and Touche again has volunteered its services to audit the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program.
Appalachian Power provides electricity to 1 million customers in
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Todd Burns
Corporate Communications Manager – VA/TN
(540) 985-2912, tfburns@AEP.com
Phil Moye
Corporate Communications Manager - WV
(304) 348-4188, pamoye@aep.com
Corporate Communications Manager – VA/TN
(540) 985-2912, tfburns@AEP.com
Phil Moye
Corporate Communications Manager - WV
(304) 348-4188, pamoye@aep.com