Our Energy Savings campaign works to expand energy efficiency and empower members of electric cooperatives. Learn about our campaign and why each member of our team is passionate about this work. [ Read More ]
Get to know the Energy Savings team and what drives our work
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 | Posted by Rory McIlmoil | No Comments
Upgrade your home without breaking the bank
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
In Alleghany County, N.C., Christian Lannie used Blue Ridge Energy's Energy SAVER loan program to finance home upgrades that make his family's home more comfortable in the winter while lowering electric bills. [ Read More ]
Energized by Efficiency: SOCM members and their dedication to reducing energy waste
Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
Over the last two years, SOCM's Cumberland County Chapter has advocated for on-bill financing program for energy efficiency at their electric co-op, Volunteer Energy Cooperative. [ Read More ]
Gov. Cooper should crack down on Duke Energy’s hazards
Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 | Posted by Amy Adams | 1 Comment
Recent revelations of collusion between Duke Energy and university scientists regarding coal ash should come as no surprise. Duke is, after all, a notorious corporate polluter on federal probation after pleading guilty to systemic violations of the Clean Water Act.
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The Land Matrix, Part 2: The major players
Friday, December 8th, 2017 | Posted by Terran Young | No Comments
Part two of the Land Matrix series takes a look at how major landowners like coal corporations affect the land ownership in Appalachia — and how this top-heavy structure could be preventing major changes that would have positive impacts on the local economy. [ Read More ]
Energy Savings progress in 2017 provides momentum for 2018
Thursday, December 7th, 2017 | Posted by Rory McIlmoil | No Comments
From community resolutions to Pay As You Save, 2017 has been quite the year for the Energy Savings for Appalachia campaign. Read about our campaign this year and find out how you can get involved! [ Read More ]
A roadmap to boosting solar in Southwest Virginia
Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 | Posted by Lydia Graves | No Comments
Last week, the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia released an outline for bringing a just, sustainable energy economy to the coalfield region. [ Read More ]
More water pollution from the Kingston coal plant?
Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
This week, Tennessee officials are reviewing the renewal of a water discharge permit for Kingston, Tenn. coal-fired power plant that spilled 1.1 billion gallons of coal ash in 2008 — but the new draft permit makes no improvements toward protecting public waters. [ Read More ]
Virginia Water Board to decide on fracked-gas pipelines
Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 | Posted by Lara Mack | 1 Comment
This week and next, the Virginia State Water Control Board will decide whether to allow pipeline companies to build the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines. Show up to add your comment and show opposition to these senseless projects! [ Read More ]
EPA holds lone hearing on Clean Power Plan repeal
Friday, December 1st, 2017 | Posted by Kevin Ridder | 15 Comments
By holding only one public hearing for the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan, Scott Pruitt is once again working against the EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment. [ Read More ]
Neighbors angered by latest coal ash news about Duke Energy
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 | Posted by Ridge Graham | 3 Comments
The latest news over Duke Energy's handling of the coal ash crisis in North Carolina has many impacted citizens worried - but perhaps not shocked at the utility's ongoing duplicity on the issue. [ Read More ]
Trump’s war on reality
Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 | Posted by Brian Sewell | 1 Comment
To revive coal and ignore climate change, the White House must wage war on reality itself. [ Read More ]
