Posts Tagged ‘Virginia’
SCC considers whether to accept Dominion’s long-term plan
On behalf of its client, Appalachian Voices, the Southern Environmental Law Center presented the testimony of three experts, ultimately recommending that the commission reject Dominion’s plan.
Read MoreMVP developer submits Joint Permit Application for Southgate pipeline
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission posted Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC’s Joint Permit Application for its proposed methane gas pipeline “Southgate.”
Read MoreCommunity improvement projects proceed in Pound as some funding remains uncertain
Community projects in the town of Pound, Virginia are moving forward, as the federal funding that has helped to make some of them possible faces an uncertain future.
Read MorePound Buildings Report
The town of Pound, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, West Virginia University BAD (Brownfields, Abandoned, Dilapidated) Buildings program and Appalachian Voices have been partnering since late 2023 on an initiative to provide a community-led inventory of dilapidated buildings. Over a months-long process that has included multiple community inventory field days, project prioritization meetings and deep…
Read MoreVirginia’s 2025 General Assembly session wraps up
Matt Allenbaugh shares a few highlights from the Virginia General Assembly. We’ll share more updates on the bills we’ve worked on after the governor’s veto session wraps up on April 2 and we know which bills are becoming law!
Read MoreIn a win for customers, Virginia State Corporation Commission rejects utility proposals and sets higher energy efficiency standards
Earlier this month, the Virginia State Corporation Commission published two orders that will require Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company to maintain and expand their energy efficiency programs from 2026 to 2028.
Read MoreCommunity Strong project development meetings coming to Dante, Dungannon, Pennington Gap, Pound and Clinchco
Appalachian Voices will be hosting the third listening sessions for the Community Strong initiative in Clinchco, Dante, Dungannon, Pennington Gap and Pound, Virginia, in March and April. Community members are invited to join.
Read MoreD.C. Circuit hears arguments on FERC’s MVP Southgate pipeline approval
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral argument challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision to extend the construction deadline for the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate project through Virginia and North Carolina.
Read MoreThousands urge EPA to regulate coal dust from trains polluting communities and waterways
Appalachian Voices submitted a letter signed by nearly 4,000 individuals urging the Trump administration’s newly appointed Environmental Protection Agency administrator, Lee Zeldin, to develop new protections from coal dust that blows off of trains, contaminating waterways and posing serious public health risks.
Read MoreCANCELED: Community invited to solar power ribbon-cutting and community event at Four Seasons YMCA in Tazewell
The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and Secure Solar Futures are hosting a ribbon cutting for the YMCA’s new solar power system with a community event about local solar energy at the Tazewell Four Seasons YMCA on Feb. 20 between 3 and 5 p.m.
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