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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

One Of Coal's Top Foes Looks To Clean Energy Future For State

For a decade, Mary Anne Hitt led the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign. 

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

Public Anger Builds Over Appalachian Power's Rate Proposal

The state Public Service Commission, tasked with regulating public utilities, is getting an earful about Appalachian Power’s proposal to raise rates. 

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

AEP VP: Rules Could Cost Customers Or Shut Coal Plants Down

If AEP does not comply with the wastewater treatment rule, it would have to shut down the John Amos and Mountaineer power plants in 2034.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

Wind Overtakes Coal In March, April In U.S. Electricity Production

Wind alone surpassed coal for the first time in April 2023. It did so again this year, but for the first time, for two consecutive months.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

What's Driving Up The Cost Of Electricity? Group Says It's Not Renewables

The group specifically cites West Virginia and its near total reliance on coal to supply its power.

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