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N.C. Legislators Release Controversial Energy Bill

By Kevin Ridder | June 22, 2021 |

N.C. House Republicans unsuccessfully proposed a bill after months of secret negotiations with Duke Energy and others that would have cleared the way for multi-year rate hikes, a massive build-out of natural gas infrastructure and more.

Regulators decide on Kentucky Power’s third rate hike in five years

By Guest Contributor | February 26, 2021 |

Although the Kentucky Public Service Commission denied the utility’s original request for a 25 percent rate increase, the body approved a rate hike of 12.5 percent for residential customers.

NC Utility Customers: Know your rights and resources

By Rory McIlmoil | January 20, 2021 |

We put together a resource guide for residents in North Carolina who are in danger of having vital water and electric services disconnected during the pandemic.

Energy democracy in Virginia: Utopia or a real possibility?

By Emily Piontek | December 10, 2020 |

Energy democracy is taking shape in Virginia. Join our statewide workgroup and add your voice to the call for a clean, equitable energy system.

Utilities must suspend service disconnections and waive late fees

By Kevin Ridder | March 30, 2020 |

public utility and state responses to Covid-19

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They should not have to worry about having their power or water turned off as a result.

TVA Stifles Small-Scale Solar in the Tennessee Valley

By Molly Moore | December 16, 2019 |

The Tennessee Valley Authority is ending its home solar program, called Green Power Providers, at the start of 2020.

Kentucky Agency and Conservationists Fight Proposed Gas Pipeline

By Kevin Ridder | December 16, 2019 |

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest are fighting a proposed Louisville Gas & Electric natural gas pipeline that would cut through the protected woodland.

Rate Hike Provision Backed by Duke Energy Fails to Pass NC Legislature

By Kevin Ridder | December 16, 2019 |

The North Carolina General Assembly removed a controversial provision from a ratemaking bill that would have allowed Duke Energy to enact multi-year rate hikes.