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Congress can help Appalachia’s economy and environment by supporting REAP

During the transition to a new energy economy, it’s crucial that all people have an opportunity to benefit from affordable, reliable clean energy, including disadvantaged communities.

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Beat the heat: How reliable solar energy is saving our summer

Renewable energy has emerged as a game-changer in boosting grid capacity and preventing blackouts while we crank air conditioning day and night as the summer grinds on.

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Homecoming: Why rural community economic development matters

For too long, Appalachia’s small, rural communities have been largely left to experience their own slow decline in isolation.

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Demystifying heat pumps

Curious about saving money and reducing your carbon footprint? Read on to learn about heat pumps!

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Communities identify priorities during first listening sessions of multi-year project 

In late April, Appalachian Voices started our first round of Community Strong listening sessions, part of a multi-year project to plan, design and implement community-driven projects.

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