Despite his repeated promises to do so, President Trump is unlikely to revive the coal industry through federal policy, and CEOs of electric utilities and coal mining companies know it. [ Read More ]
Environmental regulations didn’t cause coal’s decline — and rollbacks won’t save it.
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 | Posted by Elizabeth E. Payne | No Comments
Cutting carbon pollution in Virginia: Governor McAuliffe should finish what he started
Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 | Posted by Peter Anderson | No Comments
In his final year in office, Governor McAuliffe can cement a powerful legacy on climate and the economy by leading the way on environmental protection and climate action. [ Read More ]
A power play for Virginia’s power plan
Tuesday, June 14th, 2016 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
The shift to a clean energy economy in Virginia faces many obstacles -- extreme mining, extreme drilling, and apparently extreme legislating. The General Assembly, after failing during session to wrest authority from the governor over the state's compliance with the Clean Power Plan, used a budgetary ploy after session that handicaps the administration's efforts. [ Read More ]
Va. leaders urge Gov. McAuliffe to reject Dominion’s climate-polluting plan
Thursday, January 28th, 2016 | Posted by Brian Sewell | No Comments
From Appalachian Voices' Press Room: Earlier this week, a wide array of Virginia leaders released a letter asking Governor Terry McAuliffe to reject efforts by Dominion Power that would increase carbon pollution in the Commonwealth. [ Read More ]
The 2016 General Assembly session begins in Virginia
Thursday, January 21st, 2016 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Clean energy is a major area for potential policy changes during this year’s General Assembly session. But some of the most exciting measures that legislators are considering face significant challenges. Here is a roundup of energy bills to watch. [ Read More ]
Open for business — APCo’s energy efficiency program
Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
For folks living and working in western Virginia, Appalachian Power Co. is now offering its first-ever energy efficiency audit program for homeowners. There's quite a lot more APCo could be doing, but this is a good start and we applaud the company. [ Read More ]
A winning approach for the Clean Power Plan in Virginia
Thursday, January 14th, 2016 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
A new study shows that, in complying with the federal Clean Power Plan, Virginia should prioritize renewable energy and energy efficiency and allow for participation in carbon trading with other states in order to boost economic activity, cut electricity costs, and safeguard healthy air. Such an approach could yield more than $25 million a year for economic development efforts in Southwest Virginia.
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North Carolina’s reckless approach to the Clean Power Plan: Part 3
Thursday, January 14th, 2016 | Posted by Rory McIlmoil | No Comments
By 2020, and without making any changes, North Carolina will likely be 80 percent of the way toward meeting the federal goal for cutting carbon pollution. But it would miss out on a momentous opportunity to leverage the Clean Power Plan for job growth and helping lower-income families. Rather than resist the EPA, our state leaders should step up and position the Tar Heel state as a clean energy leader. [ Read More ]
Sizing up APCo’s plan, through customers’ eyes
Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Appalachian Power Company customers gathered in Roanoke recently to learn more about their electricity provider's long-term resource plans and get involved in these critical decisions. Here's a look at how APCo’s plan stands to impede Virginia from harnessing its full renewable energy potential. [ Read More ]
I heard it through the pipeline
Friday, November 6th, 2015 | Posted by Brian Sewell | No Comments
From Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s perspective, it’s probably best to just keep a lid on what state officials say publicly about controversial natural gas pipelines proposed to cut through the state. But among opponents of the pipelines, the administration’s actions are only deepening skepticism of the governor and his relationship with the projects' primary backers. [ Read More ]
Pro-solar group gets on Duke Energy’s bad side
Monday, November 2nd, 2015 | Posted by Brian Sewell | No Comments
Duke Energy wants to smack down NC WARN for setting up a experimental solar project on the rooftop of a Greensboro church and testing a law prohibiting third-party electricity sales in North Carolina. The company is not helping its reputation for quashing clean energy efforts that aren't its own. [ Read More ]
Follow the leader: A Tennessee electric co-op moves forward
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 | Posted by Amy Kelly | No Comments
As one rural electric cooperative in Appalachia expands clean energy and technology, other utilities in the region can learn from its example of leadership. Appalachian Electric Cooperative is launching a community solar program, conducting a feasibility study for fiber optic internet and leading the way forward for rural energy efficiency programs in Tennessee.
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