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Trump 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.

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North 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.

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Why Every Homeowner Should Get a Home Energy Audit

If you’re looking to save money on electric…

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A group of people gather outside a government building holding signs calling for silica rule enforcement and miner protection.

Fighting 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.

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Act 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…

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