On Nov. 16, organizations from Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia will release scorecards examining how electric cooperatives in their states measured up across a number of areas.
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Southeast Regional Scorecard release will grade rural electric cooperatives on democratic governance, clean energy policy and more
TAGS: Advancing Equity and Opportunity Collaborative clean energy Energy Alabama energy democracy Energy Efficiency Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Mountain Association National Rural Electric Cooperative Association One Voice Partnership for Southern Equity rural electric cooperatives Southeast Regional Electric Cooperative Scorecards
Carbon plan must account for affordability
The organizations’ testimony focused on how Duke’s proposed fracked gas expansion would unnecessarily increase costs for customers, while cleaner, lower-cost options like solar, battery storage and energy efficiency could completely offset the need to build new fracked gas infrastructure in the near term.
The Tennessee Valley Faces Crossroads Between Methane Gas or Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s plan to transition away from coal has generated significant push-back from environmental and community groups because of its reliance on methane gas instead of renewable energy.
TAGS: Coal Energy Efficiency just transition pipelines Renewable Energy Tennessee Valley Authority TVA
Support shown for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative with a “march backwards”
Rallygoers in Richmond opposed Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
TAGS: Chesapeake Climate Action Network clean energy and community flood preparedness act Energy Efficiency Gov. Glenn Youngkin regional greenhouse gas initiative Virginia Virginia Interfaith Power & Light
In comments to utilities commission, Appalachian Voices explains how and where Duke’s carbon plan misses the mark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2022 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, (540) 798-6683), dan@appvoices.org Adrienne Underwood, (530) 919-2164, adrienne@psehealthyenergy.org Resource links Overall filing Appalachian Voices comments Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy report BOONE, NC — Today, Appalachian Voices submitted comments…
TAGS: carbon plan Climate change Duke Energy Energy Efficiency nc utilities commission Renewable Energy
Report: Replacing Cumberland Fossil Plant with energy efficiency and renewables would have much higher jobs outcomes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2022 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, (540) 798-6683), dan@appvoices.org Knoxville, Tennessee — The Tennessee Valley Authority could create thousands of jobs for the region if it implemented a mix of energy efficiency and renewable energy resources to…
TAGS: clean energy jobs Clean Energy Portfolio Cumberland Fossil Plant Energy Efficiency fracked gas Kingston Fossil Plant natural gas pipelines Tennessee Valley Authority U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The North Carolina People’s Energy Plan
The North Carolina People’s Energy Plan seeks a cleaner, more affordable, more just energy system for the state.
TAGS: energy democracy Energy Efficiency Environmental Justice just transition North Carolina People's Power Plan utilities
Southeast Ski Resorts Reckon with Sustainability and Climate Change
As Southeast ski resorts upgrade their snowmaking equipment, many are finding that the investment isn’t just good for business — it’s helped to slash energy consumption and water use.
TAGS: Climate change Energy Efficiency Outdoor Recreation recreation skiing snowboarding southern skiing Winter winter sports
Red Bird Mission Adds Solar
A partnership between Eastern Kentucky organizations recently brought solar panels — and substantial utility bill savings — to Red Bird Mission.
Bringing energy democracy to Virginia
A series of presentations and workshops on energy democracy is beginning in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Read more about three events we’re holding in November — we hope to see you there!
TAGS: electric bill electricity energy democracy energy democracy tour Energy Efficiency southwest virginia Virginia
