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An Appalachian Solar Tour

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

Numerous Appalachian homes and businesses took part in the 2019 National Solar Tour in October, sharing their experiences and opening their doors to the public to view their solar installations.

States Request Decision on Power Plant Bailout Plan

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

Kentucky and five other states sent letters to federal authorities on the Trump administration’s plans to bail out failing coal and nuclear plants. And an investigation into a similar Ohio law found possible conflicts of interest.

Energy Report Newsbites

By The Appalachian Voice | October 11, 2019 |

A selection of energy news from around the Appalachian region.

Ohio: Licking River

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

Two kayaks paddle on a river past a large rock wall

Licking River Main Branch Location: The Licking River is a part of the Mississippi River watershed and is located in central Ohio near Newark. How to access: The Riverview Reserve, a 110-acre nature preserve, has an accessible boat launch. From here, paddlers can access the easier section that goes through Blackhand Gorge. The whitewater section…

U.S. Sees Growth in Clean Energy Jobs

By Hannah Gillespie | April 8, 2019 |

A total of 110,000 net new clean energy jobs were added in the United States in 2018, a growth rate of 3.6 percent.

Community resists proposed strip mine in Ohio State Forest

By Willie Dodson | February 18, 2019 |

scenic photo of lake contrasted with coal mine photo

The grassroots group Friends of Perry State Forest formed to fight a proposed 550-acre strip mine in Southeast Ohio’s Perry State Forest. A key public meeting is set for Feb. 26.

States Tackle Environmental and Energy Issues

By The Appalachian Voice | February 14, 2019 |

With state legislative sessions underway across Appalachia, here are some energy and environmental bills to keep an eye on.

Petrochemical Plants Advance

By Kevin Ridder | February 12, 2019 |

Ohio issued an air permit for a petrochemical plant in Belmont County as construction continues on Royal Dutch Shell’s ethane cracker in western Pennsylvania.