Posts Tagged ‘Energy Efficiency’
Protect farmer energy independence: 20 organizations sign a letter denouncing a proposed rule targeting rural energy assistance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, October 30, 2026 Read the full sign-on letter here. CONTACTDana Kuhnline, 513 601 9854, [email protected] APPALACHIA — This week, a coalition of 20 Appalachian organizations signed a letter denouncing the Trump-Vance administration’s newly proposed rule that severely limits farmers’ access to benefits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for America…
Read MoreGrant program pilot improves community buildings in Southwest Virginia
The pilot program is improving 15 buildings to address health and safety concerns, increase energy efficiency and reduce energy bills for community-serving organizations across Southwest Virginia.
Read MoreOverdrive: Fossil Fuels in Appalachia
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.
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 MoreAppalachian Voices to co-host energy affordability event in Christiansburg
On Nov. 20, Appalachian Voices and Virginia Organizing are hosting an energy affordability event at the Christiansburg Library from 5 to 7 p.m.
Read MoreNew grant program to improve community buildings in Southwest Virginia
This October, Appalachian Voices announced a new funding opportunity to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills for community-serving organizations in Southwest Virginia.
Read MoreSolar’s Here to Stay at the YMCA!
Earlier this spring, community members and solar experts gathered to celebrate the opening of the Tazewell Four Seasons YMCA’s new solar array, which was made possible in part by federal clean energy tax credits that are now at risk.
Read MoreGreen Jobs, Healthy Communities: A Conversation With SEEED’s Stan Johnson and JD Jackson
SEEED, a nonprofit operating in Knoxville, Tenn., provides “pathways out of poverty for young adults through career readiness training, environmental education and community engagement.” The following is a Q&A with two members of the organization’s leadership team.
Read MoreIn a win for customers, Virginia State Corporation Commission rejects utility proposals and sets higher energy efficiency standards
Earlier this month, the Virginia State Corporation Commission published two orders that will require Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company to maintain and expand their energy efficiency programs from 2026 to 2028.
Read MoreThe importance of sustained investment in our Appalachian communities
Appalachian communities have been putting funding from two major federal laws to good use, adopting more sustainable and resilient forms of energy. Read about how recent executive orders and proposals from Congress could impact these popular programs.
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