Sister Beth Davies is a committed community advocate who has helped advance addiction treatment environmental protection in her area.
Blog Archives
Campaign to End Duke Energy’s Monopoly in N.C.
North Carolina residents and environmental groups including Appalachian Voices launched the
Energy Justice NC Coalition to promote energy choice and end monopoly control of the state’s utility structure.
Now Hiring!
Appalachian Voices is hiring three new positions to help us achieve our goal of bringing energy democracy to the region!
Farewell Lauren
We bid a fond farewell to Lauren Essick, a longtime team member with a passion for sustainability and energy justice.
Solar Projects Advance in Southwest Virginia
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia is helping to kickstart a second commercial-scale solar purchase program along with a bill that would support Virginia solar advances in the state legislature.
Push for N.C. Coal Ash Cleanup Enters Final Stages
We joined North Carolinians living near Duke Energy’s coal ash dumps in telling the state that capping the toxic pits instead of moving the material away from water sources is a non-starter.
Asking N.C. Lawmakers to Reject Duke’s Money Grab
In January, we joined NC WARN to call on our elected leaders to reject Duke Energy’s anticipated grid plan that would allow the monopoly utility to enact up to $13 billion in rate hikes.
Hellos and Goodbyes
We welcome three amazing new members to our team and say a fond farewell to one.
Advancing State Environmental and Energy Reforms
A note from Appalachian Voices’ Executive Director Tom Cormons.
