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Appalachian Voices’ priorities for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly
Appalachian Voices looks forward to working with Gov.-elect Spanberger and all elected members of the legislature as we advocate for clean energy, strong communities and a healthy environment.
Read MoreCommunities face mounting harms from Mountain Valley Pipeline
The ruinous Mountain Valley Pipeline has been in operation since June 2024, but serious problems persist. Communities in West Virginia and Virginia continue to face unresolved restoration issues in areas where developers were given right of way for construction, in addition to safety concerns, sediment runoff and pipe slippage along the route. Residents continue to…
Read MoreFluvanna County fights back against proposed Tenaska gas plant
Fluvanna County is situated in Virginia’s Piedmont region. It is a county of great beauty — home to rolling fields, forest, bordered by the James River and bisected by the Rivanna River, the first Virginia river designated as a state Scenic River. It is also home to one of the largest gas-powered electricity-generating facilities in the region. Now, the company behind that methane gas plant wants to double Fluvanna’s gas infrastructure.
Read MoreGuest post: Working towards energy affordability in rural America
If you live in the United States, there is a one-in-eight chance that you own your electric utility.
Read MoreLow-income energy assistance program weathers a bumpy year
For decades, LIHEAP has provided utility assistance to an estimated six million Americans each year, helping families and individuals stay safe and warm during the brutally cold winter months. But this important, bipartisan federal assistance program has faced numerous attacks and uncertainty in recent months, threatening its long-term viability.
Read MoreTrump nominees could sell TVA to the highest bidder
You may know the Tennessee Valley Authority as the largest federally owned electric utility. But its role is much broader than simply providing power in the Tennessee Valley.
Read MoreNorth Carolina utilities are spending billions on methane gas infrastructure
Billions of dollars of pipelines, power plants, compressor stations and other methane gas infrastructure are at various stages of development across our state. We can rise up against this irresponsible surge of new fossil fuels that would increase electric bills while damaging public health and our land, air and water.
Read MoreWhy Every Homeowner Should Get a Home Energy Audit
If you’re looking to save money on electric bills, make your home more comfortable and reduce your environmental impact, getting a home energy audit is one of the smartest steps you can take. Like most people, I’ve been anxiously watching my electric bill creep up the past couple of years and I’m looking for ways…
Read MoreFighting for breath: Miners and advocates take their plea for stronger black lung protections from the coalfields to the Capitol
Coal miners and advocates rally for long-promised silica protections to stop the rise of black lung across Appalachia.
Read MoreAct fast: Lower your electric bill by taking advantage of energy tax credits set to expire by the end of 2025
As we approach the end of 2025, time is running out to take advantage of valuable energy efficiency and clean energy tax credits expanded under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that were repealed by President Donald Trump and Congress this year. These incentives make clean energy investments and energy-saving upgrades more affordable for homeowners,…
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