Written by Brian Sewell
Brian Sewell
Brian is an environmental news junkie concerned with our lagging energy policy and revealing the true cost of coal on our health, the environment and the climate. He is Appalachian Voices' Director of Strategic Advancement.
Virginia Gov. Northam announces climate goals for 2050
CONTACTS: Cat McCue, 434-293-6373, cat@appvoices.org Today, Virginia Gov….
Advocacy groups sue multiple coal facilities for water violations
CONTACTS: Erin Savage, Appalachian Voices Central Appalachian Program…
Va. air board issues misguided approval of gas compressor in African-American community
Today Virginia’s Air Pollution Control Board unanimously approved…
Power Play: Countering Electric Utilities’ Political Influence
Public interest groups are building political will to counter electric utilities’ influence in state governments.
Mountain Valley Pipeline impacts halt construction; rollbacks for Atlantic Coast Pipeline revealed
Northam administration must act following string of regulatory…
Duke Energy’s grid modernization pilot still shortchanges ratepayers
Appalachian Voices and our allies are raising concerns related to the process and substance behind Duke Energy’s grid modernization pilot.
Pipeline Basics
A quick look at how pipelines are regulated, whether they’re needed, and what the environmental and economic effects are.
Electric Rate Reform Pits Utilities Against Consumer, Clean Energy Advocates
Electric utilities across the Southeast are proposing a variety of rate reforms that could raise utility bills and deter energy efficiency across the region.
Dominion Energy-backed bill faces historic opposition in Va. House of Delegates
Statement from Tom Cormons, Appalachian Voices Executive Director,…
Virginia Delegates face a choice on Tuesday: Dominion Energy or Virginia families
CONTACT: Tom Cormons, Executive Director, tom@appvoices.org, (434) 981-6506…
