You can soften the blow of ApCo’s rate increases by making a plan to improve the energy efficiency of your home and taking advantage of the tax incentives currently available.
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Make your home energy efficient to avoid getting ripped off by Appalachian Power
TAGS: Appalachian Power energy burden Energy Efficiency federal solar tax credit Inflation Reduction Act
WV Companies Deploying Federal Manufacturing and Clean Energy Incentives
Four West Virginia school districts welcomed West Virginia-made electric school buses, and an old machine shop is being transformed into a center for advanced manufacturing.
TAGS: Build Back Better Act clean school bus program commercial clean vehicle tax credit Inflation Reduction Act
Opportunities for clean energy development in Appalachia from Inflation Reduction Act and other federal investments highlighted during White House event
In an event highlighting investments secured through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act in Tennessee, West Virginia and Kentucky, Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Director Autumn Long discussed how the fund’s work and impact have been amplified by federal investment in Central Appalachian states.
TAGS: ACT Now Coalition American Rescue Plan Appalachian Solar Finance Fund bipartisan infrastructure law Build Back Better Regional Challenge Chips and Science Act Empowering Rural America Program Inflation Reduction Act Powering Affordable Clean Energy Program rural energy for america program Tennessee Valley Authority
Castle in the Sun
“Kids look at it, and they see a castle,” says Scott Miller, executive director of Just For Kids Advocacy Center, of the nonprofit organization’s new Beckley, West Virginia, headquarters. That castle is now solar-powered by a 14-panel ground array, which was unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 25.
TAGS: Appalachian Regional Commission Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Inflation Reduction Act Just For Kids Advocacy Center Solar
What Can the New Clean Energy Programs Do For You?
Our guide breaks down what the new clean energy programs can do for your home, business and community.
Challenges Remain For Mountain Valley Pipeline
In 2022 and 2023, opponents of the Mountain Valley Pipeline have witnessed a number of victories and setbacks.
REAP Benefits Farmers, Small Businesses and the Climate
Farmers and small businesses are reaping clean energy and cost-saving benefits from the Rural Energy for America Program.
Proposed Regional Hydrogen Energy Hubs Raise Concerns
Two consortiums of power companies and other businesses are seeking federal funding for proposed regional hydrogen energy hubs. Most hydrogen energy production processes produce climate-altering emissions.
Solar Fund Boosts Renewable Energy Projects
The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund has supported 32 new projects since its launch in November 2021.
Appalachia receives major benefits from federal Inflation Reduction Act to power solar projects
Going solar has become more accessible and affordable for nonprofit organizations, businesses, and local governments in Appalachia. Communities near a recently closed coal mine or coal-fired power plant directly benefit from significant federal funding flowing into the region.
