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Shutdown Continues: Appalachian Public Lands Feel the Pressure

By Nolen Nychay Editorial intern, Fall 2013 It…

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How the Government Shutdown Effects Rural Energy Efficiency Programs

While many rural electric cooperatives are waiting eagerly…

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Appalachian Coal Losing Another Customer: High Prices Push Utilities to Competing Reserves

We posted a piece yesterday about the retirement…

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Energy Efficiency Programs Survive the Government Shutdown

Although TVA is a government-owned electric utility, the…

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Appalachian Coal Losing Another Customer: New England’s Largest Coal Plant to Close

The Brayton Point Power Station, a 1,600-megawatt power…

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