December 19, 2020

Stopping utility shutoffs during Covid

A new tool on EnergyDemocracyYall.org tracks which utilities in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia are still shutting off electricity, water and other services for people suffering economic hardship during the ongoing pandemic.

Virginia resident finally finds relief from coal truck dust

After a resident unsuccessfully sought aid from Virginia officials for two years to address constant dust from passing coal trucks, one reporter's questions motivated the company to take action.

Bankruptcy proposal would dodge mine cleanup laws

Blackjewel's contentious bankruptcy is at a key juncture, and mine reclamation for thousands of acres is at stake. The company's proposed terms would set a dangerous precedent.

Energy democracy: utopia or a real possibility?

Energy democracy is taking shape in Virginia. Join our statewide workgroup and add your voice to the call for a clean, equitable energy system.

In gratitude to our outgoing and incoming board chairs

We welcome new Appalachian Voices Board Chair Tracey Wright to her position and thank outgoing Board Chair Kim Gilliam for six years of excellent leadership.

Southern skiing reckons with sustainability and climate change

As Southeast ski resorts upgrade their snowmaking equipment, many are finding that the investment isn’t just good for business — it’s helped to slash energy consumption and water use.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

• Bluestone Coal Settlement: Filing with environmental groups forces W.Va. coal mine to reduce selenium pollution and pay $270k to local land trust.
• Stake a Claim in Your Electric Co-op: Consider running for a seat on your co-op's local board of directors in 2021!
• Coal Collapsing Across Southeast: A new report shows how cheap gas started the regional transition from coal, with solar expected to finish it
• How Did Tennessee Electric Co-ops Score?: We ranked the state's co-ops on finances, governance and programs in an interactive scorecard

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