Front Porch Blog
Updates from Appalachia
Regulators decide on Kentucky Power’s third rate hike in five years
Although the Kentucky Public Service Commission denied the utility’s original request for a 25 percent rate increase, the body approved a rate hike of 12.5 percent for residential customers.
An enormous step for coal communities, environmental justice and climate
President Biden’s executive order puts the United States in a position to vigorously confront the challenges of climate change, create good-paying jobs and protect communities from the hazards of polluted land, air and water.
A way forward for Appalachia
Our legislative director outlines a list of action items for the Biden administration — suspending utility shutoffs during the pandemic, strengthening oversight of the fossil fuel industry, and moving swiftly to support just economic transition in coal-impacted communities.
NC Utility Customers: Know your rights and resources
We put together a resource guide for residents in North Carolina who are in danger of having vital water and electric services disconnected during the pandemic.
Virginians face threat from toxic gold mining
The gold mining industry is eyeing central Virginia for a major expansion that could bring one of the most toxic industries to our state. Buckingham County is potentially ground zero.
