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Updates from Appalachia
A watershed moment in Virginia’s energy politics
A groundswell of citizen pressure and efforts by Appalachian Voices and other groups on Dominion’s rate bill disrupted “business as usual” in this year’s Virginia General Assembly.
EPA’s Pruitt leading a “war on America’s health”
EPA administrator Scott Pruitt is on a roll — rolling back key health and environmental protections from toxic pollution from coal-burning fossil fuel plants.
Six lives a day: Energy efficiency could result in tremendous public health benefits
A recent report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy highlights why energy efficiency should be a key part of the conversation about public health.
N.C. “Home Energy Makeover Contest” Redux
We’re launching our second High Country Home Energy Makeover Contest for residential members of Blue Ridge Energy (BRE) in North Carolina, with a grand-prize of $2,500 in home improvements.
TVA’s “New Pricing Paradigm” is a bad deal for communities and clean energy
Appalachian Voices attended TVA’s February board meeting to oppose rate reforms that would burden on low-income residents and thwart future investments in clean energy.
