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High Country energy contest winner receives home upgrades

Amy Cook of Boone, N.C., recently received energy-saving home improvements through our High Country Home Energy Makeover Contest. The contest highlighted the need for affordable weatherization programs.

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Grassroots campaign draws historic crowd to East Tennessee electric co-op’s annual meeting

On Sept. 15, more than 1,200 members of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative gathered for the co-op’s annual meeting as the group PVEC Member Voices led a grassroots campaign promoting transparency, member involvement and environmental stewardship.

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A hurricane’s aftermath

Floodwaters continue to spread toxic contamination from hog farms and coal ash impoundments, and have raised concerns about the social disparity of the residents impacted by the disaster.

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North Carolina needs maximum protections from Duke Energy’s coal ash pollution

NC DEQ is asking for input from residents and experts on a new set of rules to govern the way coal ash is handled in the state.

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Federal fund for black lung healthcare in danger

Our elected representatives need to step up and make sure coal companies pay their fair share toward healthcare for coal miners with black lung disease.

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