We bid a fond farewell to Lauren Essick, a longtime team member with a passion for sustainability and energy justice.
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States Tackle Environmental and Energy Issues
With state legislative sessions underway across Appalachia, here are some energy and environmental bills to keep an eye on.
TAGS: energy policy environmental legislation Georgia Kentucky Maryland North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina state legislature State politics Tennessee Virginia West Virginia
Coal Ash Cleanup: Three States See Major Developments
North Carolina holds meetings on coal ash cleanup in the state. Tennessee workers who are sick after cleaning up TVA’s 2008 coal ash disaster seek resolution. Virginia moves closer to requiring Dominion Energy to relocate its toxic coal ash.
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.
Energy Democracy in Action
In Appalachia and across the country, ratepayers are demanding more clean energy, affordability, choice and transparency from their energy providers. Roanoke Electric Cooperative Roanoke Electric Exemplifies Service to Members A rural North Carolina cooperative responds to member feedback by fostering…
TAGS: Electric Utilities energy democracy energy justice monopolies rural electric cooperatives Solar
Citizen Science in Appalachia
From monitoring the health of local waterways to tracking the changing seasons, people from all walks of life are seizing the opportunity to participate in scientific projects.
TAGS: Citizen science Coal invasive species Old-growth forest pipelines Volunteers water monitoring Water quality
Laying the Groundwork for Innovative Mine Reclamation Projects
A coalition of environmental groups including Appalachian Voices released a report in November detailing opportunities to give old mine lands new life.
