Coal mining fatalities are nearly double what they were last year, and the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration announced it would revisit a rule intended to protect miners from black lung disease.
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Debate Over ATV Access to West Virginia Wildlife Areas
A West Virginia hunting association hopes to change current state rules regarding the use of all-terrain vehicles in wildlife management areas.
Meadows Development in Abingdon Breaks Ground
Preliminary construction on a commercial center and public sports complex at a historic site in Abingdon, Va., began in January despite local opposition.
Battery Company to Invest in Kentucky
Power technology manufacturer EnerBlu announced plans to open a $372 million battery manufacturing plant on a reclaimed surface mine in Pikeville, Ky., and move its headquarters to Lexington, Ky.
Southwest Virginia High School Robotics Team Shines with Solar
Ridgeview High School’s robotics team “Squatch Watch” won several awards using solar-powered robots.
Slight Uptick in 2017 Coal Production and Jobs
Increased coal exports contributed to minor gains in the industry for the first three quarters of 2017.
Underground Gas Liquids Storage Facility Clears Hurdle
The Appalachia Storage and Trading Hub, which would store natural gas liquids, cleared the first of two application phases for a $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Trump Announces Tariffs on Solar Panels
President Trump imposed a four-year, 30 percent tariff on imported solar panels, in a move widely criticized by solar industry professionals.
TVA Blows Off Wind Project
The Tennessee Valley Authority backed away from a project that would have transmitted wind-generated energy from Oklahoma and Texas into the Southeast.
Standing up to the utility giants
In a testament to the power that Dominion Energy, Virginia’s largest corporate political campaign donor, is accustomed to wielding, the state has earned a dubious distinction: “One of the top state regulatory environments for utilities in the U.S.,” according to…
