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Kingsport resident urges city leaders to question AEP rate surcharge, criticize solar policy
5550405 · August 6, 2025
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During public comment, Tim Sanders expressed opposition to AEP’s proposed surcharge and criticized the utility for not subsidizing rooftop solar; he said rate increases force residents to choose between electricity and essentials.
Tim Sanders, a Kingsport resident, used the meeting’s public comment period on Aug. 5 to criticize American Electric Power and urge local officials to consider the impact of corporate decisions on ratepayers.
Sanders identified himself as a senior tax analyst with H&R Block and said he filed an official complaint with the state utility…
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