New energy laws in Virginia provide significant opportunity for solar development in the state's historic coalfields, but not enough direct support for communities hit by the clean energy transition. [ Read More ]
What do Virginia’s new energy laws mean for the coalfields
Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments
Bond-forfeited Virginia Blackjewel mines may finally have a buyer
Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 | Posted by Willie Dodson | No Comments
Three Virginia strip mines, neglected in the wake of the Blackjewel bankruptcy, may finally have a buyer. But it remains to be seen if the new company would be able to reclaim the land. [ Read More ]
Finally, Virginia lawmakers heed public’s call for clean energy
Friday, March 20th, 2020 | Posted by Peter Anderson | No Comments
After years of advocacy by Appalachian Voices and many others, the Virginia legislature 2020 session produced bold measures that will move us toward a cleaner, more equitable energy economy -- but there is work left to do. [ Read More ]
Virginia issues new enforcement actions for Justice family mine violations
Thursday, March 5th, 2020 | Posted by Willie Dodson | No Comments
Mining companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and his family have chronically violated environmental standards and failed to pay fines and fees. Virginia regulators recently issued notices of mine permit revocation and bond forfeiture for two of the family's companies. [ Read More ]
The change in Richmond can bring change statewide
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 | Posted by Peter Anderson | No Comments
Advocates for clean energy, environmental justice and fair electricity pricing are leveraging the shift in political power in Richmond to advance their missions. Here's some of the bills Appalachian Voices is working on this session. [ Read More ]
Fossil fuels in Virginia
Monday, December 2nd, 2019 | Posted by Tom Cormons | No Comments
In a letter to the editor of the New York Times, Appalachian Voices' Executive Director Tom Cormons says the 2019 election for state legislative offices is a clear mandate for energy utility reform in Virginia. [ Read More ]
Bringing energy democracy to Virginia
Monday, November 4th, 2019 | Posted by Peter Anderson | No Comments
A series of presentations and workshops on energy democracy is beginning in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Read more about three events we're holding in November — we hope to see you there! [ Read More ]
Old Dominion Power rate proposal would harm Southwest Virginia communities
Monday, August 19th, 2019 | Posted by Chelsea Barnes | No Comments
Old Dominion Power is seeking a massive rate increase, which would increase average residential electricity bills by nearly $29 per month and make it more difficult for Southwest Virginia businesses and residents to access solar power. Now is your chance to speak up! [ Read More ]
Customer-owned utilities should be leaders on clean energy. Why do most of them fail to deliver?
Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 | Posted by Guest Contributor | No Comments
Clean energy expert Ivy Main looks at how a lack of transparency and democracy at many Virginia electric cooperatives is causing them to fall behind on renewable energy. Member-owners at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative are trying to change that. [ Read More ]
Mountain Valley Pipeline soils all in its path
Saturday, July 6th, 2019 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
Trained citizen monitors in Va. and W.Va. have documented hundreds of violations and possible violations from construction along the Mountain Valley Pipeline. They continue calling for an immediate stop-work order from regulators. [ Read More ]
Banning fracking worldwide
Friday, April 5th, 2019 | Posted by Cat McCue | No Comments
An international tribunal on human rights, fracking and climate change is calling for a worldwide ban on fracking. The community of Union Hill, Va., helped play a role in this historic occasion. [ Read More ]
Underground mine blowout causes flood, property damage in Virginia
Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 | Posted by Willie Dodson | No Comments
Accumulated water bursting out of one of CM Mining, LLC’s operations in Hurley, VA, causes flooding and property damage in nearby neighborhood. [ Read More ]
