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Updates: Stopping the “Tax on the Sun” in Virginia

Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | 4 Comments

solar on houseAs the comment period concludes on Appalachian Power Company’s proposed solar “stand-by” charge and next week's formal regulatory hearing nears, we’re at full swing in a major push for solar freedom in Virginia. There is still time to take action to protect affordable clean energy options for customers. [ Read More ]


Is Obama’s Climate Action Plan on Track?

Friday, July 25th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments

Picture-9Since the release of his administration’s Climate Action Plan in June 2013, has Obama made strides in developing a clean energy economy and protecting the environment? Let’s take a look at his five-pronged approach to address climate change. [ Read More ]


Your comments needed to chart Virginia’s energy future

Friday, June 13th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | 1 Comment

WEFV-SolarVirginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an executive order this month to create an energy council tasked with assisting in the development of a comprehensive energy strategy for Virginia. For those who would like to see robust investment in efficiency and renewables as part of this strategy, the task before us clear: make sure the energy council hears from us at every opportunity. [ Read More ]


Virginians demand an impact statement for the Coalfields Expressway

Friday, May 16th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments

CFX_virginia_sqAppalachian Voices, our allies and supporters are standing up against the Coalfields Expressway proposal. Recent hearings have provided a opportunities to reach decision makers, and meetings in Lynchburg and Roanoke are still ahead. Join the chorus demanding a proper environmental study before the Coalfields Expressway, a mountaintop removal project masquerading as a highway, goes any further. [ Read More ]


Look out Cleveland: Shareholders, activists converge on Dominion annual shareholder meeting

Thursday, May 8th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | 1 Comment

14887051-largeActivists in Ohio and shareholders from throughout Dominion Virginia Power’s service area including Virginia converged on Cleveland on Wednesday, to greet the company’s CEO, Thomas Farrell, board and shareholders as they gathered for Dominion Resources’ annual meeting. [ Read More ]


The River City is set to soak up the sun

Friday, April 25th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments

Solar-Panels-On-HouseSolar energy is no longer a thing of the future — it makes sense right here, right now. That’s the spirit of Virginia’s newest residential renewable energy initiative, SolarizeRVA, which was launched on Tuesday in celebration of Earth Day. [ Read More ]


Virginia Power Shifters intend to organize and win on climate

Thursday, April 10th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments

13696548693_a845c28fac_z (1)Building community and standing up to polluters with grassroots strength: these were among the themes of Virginia Power Shift, which took place in Richmond last weekend. Students worked tirelessly to involve campuses from all over the state, and delegations traveled from across Virginia to join in the hard work that constitutes this amazing young leaders’ summit. [ Read More ]


A Small (but important) Step: Appalachian Power’s New Energy Efficiency Proposal

Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments

EENPODApril began with bright news in Virginia: Appalachian Power plans to begin providing energy efficiency programs for its customers in the commonwealth. These initial steps are a sign the company could soon be ready to offer a wider range of efficiency programs. [ Read More ]


Clean energy works, I heard it on the radio

Wednesday, March 26th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments

800px-Fisher_500_radio The more that Virginia news outlets cover the ins and outs of energy, the more Virginians will understand where our electricity comes from and whether these sources are safe, reliable and affordable for all. So tune in to this recent five-part series highlighting the opportunities and obstacles for clean energy in the commonwealth. [ Read More ]


Advancing Community-owned Energy in Blacksburg

Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments

mayor_rordam_solarizeIf you’ve ever wished that purchasing a solar array for your home could be more like shopping for food in bulk at a big box store, then the new program Solarize Blacksburg is right up your alley. For the next three months, Blacksburg, Va., is using financial tools and focusing the public’s interest in clean energy to encourage scores of potential rooftop solar customers to sign up all at once. [ Read More ]


Powering Our Communities as an Olympic Event and Utilities as the Competitors

Friday, February 21st, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments

apcoOur plans and achievements are be measured against our past performance and our potential. Take Olympic figure skating: the judges might remark, “That’s the best she’s ever skated!” or “He would have to beat his personal best by twelve points to medal.” But what about assessing how an electrical utility performs? [ Read More ]


Bringing New Power to the Old Dominion in 2014

Friday, February 14th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments

EENPODAround Virginia, folks share a belief in making electricity safer, more reliable, and more price-stable. Most people we talk with are already aware of our utilities’ current reliance on coal, but they’re often dismayed to learn that Dominion Virginia Power would keep solar and wind development at a marginal scale in Virginia for another 15 years. [ Read More ]



 

 


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