Posts Tagged ‘electric bills’
Community members, advocates to hold press conference ahead of Duke Energy rate hike public hearing
On Monday, April 13, Person County residents and advocates from various organizations will host a press conference to share their concerns about Duke Energy’s request to increase its rates for electric service in North Carolina.
Read MoreAppalachian Voices’ priorities for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly
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.
Read MoreRally for the Valley — Come for the fun, stay for the cause to hold TVA accountable
Residents across the Tennessee Valley are coming together on Sept. 21 in Nashville for the Rally in the Valley — an all-day event to call on the Tennessee Valley Authority to bring clean and affordable energy to the region.
Read MoreUtility disconnection protections: Let’s make it permanent
Shutting off electricity and other vital utilities of families who can’t afford their bills is unjust. During a pandemic, it’s barbaric. Appalachian Voices offers solutions.
Read MoreProposed NC energy bill would enrich Duke Energy at its customers’ expense
Legislation that Duke Energy and NC Republican lawmakers have crafted in secret for the better part of six months is a horrific piece of public policy.
Read MorePushing for democracy in electric co-ops
Communities in Appalachia are starting to make progress reforming their electric co-ops to be more democratic and transparent in their governance.
Read MoreAdvocates call on Biden to stop TVA disconnections during pandemic
CONTACT: Bri Knisley, Appalachian Voices Tennessee Campaign Coordinator, 865-219-3225, [email protected] Aisha Dukule, Press Officer, Friends of the Earth 202-893-3502, [email protected] Knoxville, TN — Groups in Tennessee and across the country delivered more than 21,500 petition signatures to leaders in Washington DC today, calling on President Biden to issue an Executive Order compelling the Tennessee Valley…
Read MoreFederal funding can’t protect 100,000s of NC families from eviction and utility shutoffs
Raleigh, NC — Despite last week’s passage of legislation allocating nearly $500 million for emergency rent and utility assistance, hundreds of thousands of struggling families in North Carolina will remain at risk of eviction and disconnection from water and energy service if further action is not taken before the end of the month, advocates said…
Read MoreGroups urge expansion of NC utility shutoff moratorium during Covid-19
CONTACT: Rory McIlmoil, Sr. Energy Analyst, Appalachian Voices, [email protected], (423) 433-9415 Maria Michalos, Eastern Regional Communications Manager, Natural Resources Defense Council, [email protected], (631) 848-1588 Al Ripley, Director, Consumer, Housing and Energy Project, NC Justice Center, [email protected], (919) 274-8245 Hilary Lewis, Communications Director, Vote Solar, [email protected], (202) 455-0361 *NOTE: The letter to the governor was updated…
Read MoreNC should order “no shut offs” for all utilities during pandemic
Appalachian Voices and other groups are calling on North Carolina leaders to order no shut-offs of electricity, water and other critical public services during Coronavirus emergency.
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