BLOGGER INDEX
Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | 4 Comments
As the comment period concludes on Appalachian Power Company’s proposed solar “stand-by” charge and next week's formal regulatory hearing nears, we’re at full swing in a major push for solar freedom in Virginia. There is still time to take action to protect affordable clean energy options for customers. [ Read More ]Friday, July 25th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Since the release of his administration’s Climate Action Plan in June 2013, has Obama made strides in developing a clean energy economy and protecting the environment? Let’s take a look at his five-pronged approach to address climate change. [ Read More ]Friday, June 13th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | 1 Comment
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an executive order this month to create an energy council tasked with assisting in the development of a comprehensive energy strategy for Virginia. For those who would like to see robust investment in efficiency and renewables as part of this strategy, the task before us clear: make sure the energy council hears from us at every opportunity. [ Read More ]Friday, May 16th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Appalachian Voices, our allies and supporters are standing up against the Coalfields Expressway proposal. Recent hearings have provided a opportunities to reach decision makers, and meetings in Lynchburg and Roanoke are still ahead. Join the chorus demanding a proper environmental study before the Coalfields Expressway, a mountaintop removal project masquerading as a highway, goes any further. [ Read More ]Thursday, May 8th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | 1 Comment
Activists in Ohio and shareholders from throughout Dominion Virginia Power’s service area including Virginia converged on Cleveland on Wednesday, to greet the company’s CEO, Thomas Farrell, board and shareholders as they gathered for Dominion Resources’ annual meeting. [ Read More ]Friday, April 25th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Solar energy is no longer a thing of the future — it makes sense right here, right now. That’s the spirit of Virginia’s newest residential renewable energy initiative, SolarizeRVA, which was launched on Tuesday in celebration of Earth Day. [ Read More ]Thursday, April 10th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Building community and standing up to polluters with grassroots strength: these were among the themes of Virginia Power Shift, which took place in Richmond last weekend. Students worked tirelessly to involve campuses from all over the state, and delegations traveled from across Virginia to join in the hard work that constitutes this amazing young leaders’ summit. [ Read More ]Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
April began with bright news in Virginia: Appalachian Power plans to begin providing energy efficiency programs for its customers in the commonwealth. These initial steps are a sign the company could soon be ready to offer a wider range of efficiency programs.
[ Read More ]Wednesday, March 26th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
The more that Virginia news outlets cover the ins and outs of energy, the more Virginians will understand where our electricity comes from and whether these sources are safe, reliable and affordable for all. So tune in to this recent five-part series highlighting the opportunities and obstacles for clean energy in the commonwealth.
[ Read More ]Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
If you’ve ever wished that purchasing a solar array for your home could be more like shopping for food in bulk at a big box store, then the new program Solarize Blacksburg is right up your alley. For the next three months, Blacksburg, Va., is using financial tools and focusing the public’s interest in clean energy to encourage scores of potential rooftop solar customers to sign up all at once. [ Read More ]Friday, February 21st, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Our plans and achievements are be measured against our past performance and our potential. Take Olympic figure skating: the judges might remark, “That’s the best she’s ever skated!” or “He would have to beat his personal best by twelve points to medal.” But what about assessing how an electrical utility performs? [ Read More ]Friday, February 14th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Around Virginia, folks share a belief in making electricity safer, more reliable, and more price-stable. Most people we talk with are already aware of our utilities’ current reliance on coal, but they’re often dismayed to learn that Dominion Virginia Power would keep solar and wind development at a marginal scale in Virginia for another 15 years. [ Read More ]
