Written by Dan Radmacher
Dan Radmacher
Dan is Appalachian Voice's Media Specialist. Previously, he worked as an opinion journalist for newspapers in Illinois, West Virginia, Florida and Virginia, and then as a communications consultant for a number of environmental nonprofit organizations.
Virginia DEQ approves water permits for controversial SSEP pipeline
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Virginia DEQ grants air permit for Dominion’s Chesterfield gas plant
Today, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality granted an air permit for Dominion’s Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center, a 944-megawatt methane gas plant planned for Southern Chesterfield County, Virginia.
NCDEQ approves water, air permits for SSEP
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Virginia Natural Gas rate hike approved despite disproportionate harm to low-income ratepayers
Ultimately, the commission approved a lower rate increase than VNG initially proposed, accepting the modified revenue requirement stipulated to by both VNG and SCC staff. But the commission stopped short of requiring the company to take any steps to protect low-income and historically marginalized communities from suffering disproportionate burdens due to the rate hike.
FERC approves Southgate pipeline amendment to change route, gas capacity
Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced its approval of an amendment to change the route, pipe diameter and gas-carrying capacity for the methane-gas pipeline Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate, proposed for Virginia and North Carolina.
Members of Congress introduce two bills to help coal miners access black lung benefits
Today, U.S. senators and representatives introduced two bills to help coal miners with black lung disease apply for medical and disability benefits, while also raising the amount miners with black lung and their families receive in disability benefits each month.
Davidson County Board of Commissioners passes resolution expressing concern on Transco’s SSEP
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution expressing concern around the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project.
After hearing, Appalachian Voices says senators should reject controversial TVA board nominee Beaman
“How can any senator take this nomination seriously? The people of the Tennessee Valley deserve better,” said Director of Public Power Campaigns Bri Knisley.
Appalachian Voices applauds introduction of legislation to increase public participation in Tennessee Valley Authority planning process
The TVA Increase Rate of Participation Act proposes changes to increase public participation in the federally owned utility’s integrated resource planning process, while also requiring the utility to take into account certain factors to ensure the plan will result in sustainable, reliable and affordable energy for people in the Tennessee Valley region.
Appalachian Voices urges senators to deny confirmation of Lee Beaman to TVA board
On Wednesday, Dec. 3, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing to consider Lee Beaman for the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors.
