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Posts Tagged ‘Powell Valley Electric Cooperative’

Utilities must suspend service disconnections and waive late fees

By Kevin Ridder | March 30, 2020 | 0
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.

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Advocates Increase Powell Valley Electric Co-op Member Participation

By Kevin Ridder | December 19, 2018
people in line

A citizens group is calling for transparency at their electric cooperative, and helped to generate the second-largest voter turnout in recent history at the co-op’s annual meeting.

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The Problem with Monopoly Utilities

By Kevin Ridder | October 17, 2018 | 3
Transmission lines.

Much of America’s energy system still runs like it did in the early 20th century, but times are changing.

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Seeking Cooperative Change

By Kevin Ridder | October 16, 2018
PVEC meeting vote

Jeff Lewis lost the election for Powell Valley Electric Cooperative’s board, but he hopes they will take his concerns to heart.

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PVEC member voices need to be heard on Sept. 15

By Brianna Knisley | September 5, 2018 | 0

Powell Valley Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting is coming up — and now, more than ever, member voices need to be heard.

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Residents Allege Herbicide Spraying Caused Health Problems

By AV's Intern Team | June 15, 2017 | 0

A group of Tennessee residents believe that excessive spraying of herbicides by Powell Valley Electric Cooperative in June of 2016 has caused major health problems for them and their pets.

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