Posts Tagged ‘energy democracy’
Power to the People
In Appalachia and across the country, people are reclaiming their power from electricity monopolies that weren’t serving their needs.
Read MoreSolar “Makers” and Solar “Brakers”
A new report by the Southern Environmental Law Center highlights restrictive solar policies at Blue Ridge Energy.
Read MoreGainesville Loves Mountains
Gainesville, Fla., citizens push their utility away from mountaintop removal coal and toward clean energy.
Read MoreIowa Electric Co-op Embraces Solar
Since 2008, Eastern Iowa’s Farmers Electric Cooperative has integrated more solar power after seeing the financial benefits it brings to the community.
Read MoreBanding Together for Better Power Options
An Ohio state law has allowed hundreds of communities to choose a more affordable power supplier.
Read MoreAdvancing a Democratic Energy System
Our Executive Director Tom Cormons discusses why we need an energy system that is responsive and responsible to the people it serves.
Read MoreVirginians Petition For Change at Their Electric Co-op
Rappahannock Electric’s attempt to block members’ efforts to bring reform amendments to the ballot has sparked a legal dispute. All other Virginia electric co-ops have joined Rappahannock in opposing the members’ push for transparency.
Read MoreReform at One Southwestern Co-op Spurs Change at Another
In the Southwest, several electric cooperatives are demanding better terms and more renewables from their power provider.
Read MoreMembers of Choctaw Electric Continue to Reform Their Co-op
Deep-seated corruption at an Oklahoma electric cooperative spurred several member-owners to organize a campaign for reform.
Read MoreForming a Municipal Utility
Some cities and counties like Winter Park, Fla., have terminated their contracts with commercial utilities and formed municipal, publicly owned utilities instead.
Read More