Posts Tagged ‘energy democracy’
Advancing 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 MoreAdvocates Increase Powell Valley Electric Co-op Member Participation
A citizens group is calling for transparency at their electric cooperative, and helped to generate the second-largest voter turnout in recent history at the co-op’s annual meeting.
Read MoreReformers Uncover Corruption, Bring Change to Pedernales Co-op
Poor solar policies led members of the nation’s largest electric co-op to investigate the board and file a class-action lawsuit.
Read MoreVirginia electric co-ops fight to keep doors closed to members
Rural electric co-ops were set up as democratic institutions, but have increasingly become unresponsive to their customers, who are also owner-members. In Virginia, members of two co-ops are challenging the status quo.
Read MoreThe Problem with Monopoly Utilities
Much of America’s energy system still runs like it did in the early 20th century, but times are changing.
Read MorePolitical Energy and Energy Democracy
Appalachian Voices Executive Director Tom Cormons discusses why we need an energy system that works in the best interest of everyday citizens in order to protect our natural areas and our communities.
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