Energy Report

A digest of regional energy news

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Clean Energy Advocates Criticize APCo Solar Proposal

Appalachian Power Company seeks to add fees to its costumers who switch to solar energy, causing many to worry that this cost may discourage some from choosing this clean energy option.

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Cancer Risks from Nuclear Too Expensive To Study

A pilot study to determine whether any cancer risks are associated with living near nuclear facilities has been cancelled due to lack of funding.

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Natural Gas Pipelines Encroach on Appalachia

A circuit court judge ruled that a natural gas pipeline project could not survey private land without the owner’s permission.

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Two Coal Companies Guilty of Water Pollution Violations

In recent decisions, two coal companies were found guilty of violations to the Clean Water Act.

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Energy Report News Bites

Robust Opposition to Atlantic Offshore Drilling, Benefits of Natural Gas and Coal Refuted, and Virginia Establishes Green Community Program

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