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Posts Tagged ‘data centers’

Virginia budget proposals fail to address data center threats

By Dan Radmacher | June 17, 2026 | 0

Today, Appalachian Voices, along with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Southern Environmental Law Center, released a statement in response to recent budget proposals from the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate.

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Mobile billboards to urge lawmakers to support clean energy for data centers

By Dan Radmacher | June 15, 2026 | 0

Mobile billboards will be out in Richmond on June 16 and 18 to help spread the message that, whatever lawmakers decide to do about tax breaks for data centers, they should make sure that the power-hungry facilities use clean energy.

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Hundreds of residents, grassroots advocates call on North Carolina regulators to deny Duke Energy’s request to raise electric rates

By Dan Radmacher | June 4, 2026 | 0

Last night, members of the public and grassroots advocates spoke out against Duke Energy’s request to raise electric rates at a public hearing in front of the North Carolina Utilities Commission and a rally beforehand.

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POSTPONED: ‘Drag Down Our Electric Bills’ rally and drag show to be held ahead of Duke Energy rate hike hearing in Durham

By Dan Radmacher | May 11, 2026 | 0
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On Wednesday, June 3, Durham County residents, elected officials and advocates from various organizations will host a rally and drag show before a public hearing on Duke Energy’s request to increase electric rates in North Carolina.

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Overdrive: Fossil Fuels in Appalachia

By Contributing Writers | May 8, 2026 | 0
Data from MBA, Consumer Price Index, graphic by PowerLines. Learn more at powerlines.org/utility-bills-are-rising

Electricity demand is on the rise. Here, we share snapshots of energy trends in the region and how methane gas, coal and data centers are affecting our communities — and how people are pushing back.

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Appalachian Voices’ priorities for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly

By Matt Allenbaugh | January 15, 2026 | 0

Appalachian Voices looks forward to working with Gov.-elect Spanberger and all elected members of the legislature as we advocate for clean energy, strong communities and a healthy environment.

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Dominion customers to see rate increase, though SCC takes steps to ensure data centers pay fair share

By Dan Radmacher | November 25, 2025 | 0
Dominion building in Richmond, Virginia. Photo by Jen Lawhorne

Today, Virginia’s State Corporation Commission issued a final order in Dominion Energy’s rate case. While the commission approved a substantial rate increase, it is significantly lower than what Dominion had requested.

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