Written by Jen Lawhorne
Jen Lawhorne
Jen Lawhorne is a digital campaign coordinator with Appalachian Voices. She likes to daydream about faraway places, whip up delicious recipes, ride bikes, and make most of her activities extra challenging by wrangling a toddler and dog with her.
Boone residents and students celebrate a win in the fight for solar energy!
The community of Boone, North Carolina, celebrated a small victory when the local utility, New River Light and Power, announced in March it would rescind its proposed annual $99 fee for solar customers!
Can’t stop, won’t stop! Fighting to protect you and the environment at Virginia’s General Assembly
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