Millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They should not have to worry about having their power or water turned off as a result.
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Utilities must suspend service disconnections and waive late fees
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Advocates Increase Powell Valley Electric Co-op Member Participation
A citizens group is calling for transparency at their electric cooperative, and helped to generate the second-largest voter turnout in recent history at the co-op’s annual meeting.
TAGS: East Tennessee energy democracy Powell Valley Electric Cooperative PVEC Member Voices rural electric cooperatives southwest virginia transparency
The Problem with Monopoly Utilities
Much of America’s energy system still runs like it did in the early 20th century, but times are changing.
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Seeking Cooperative Change
Jeff Lewis lost the election for Powell Valley Electric Cooperative’s board, but he hopes they will take his concerns to heart.
PVEC member voices need to be heard on Sept. 15
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting is coming up — and now, more than ever, member voices need to be heard.
Residents Allege Herbicide Spraying Caused Health Problems
A group of Tennessee residents believe that excessive spraying of herbicides by Powell Valley Electric Cooperative in June of 2016 has caused major health problems for them and their pets.
