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Newsletter article July 30, 2024
Save the Date: Black Policy Day Webinar Series
2024 Black Policy Day Webinar Series: The West Virginia Black Policy Day team invites you to participate in their 2024 Webinar Series, starting Sept. 3rd, where they will highlight important Black policy issues, learn from partner organizations, and prepare you to amplify Black policy priorities! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Save the Date: Black Policy Day Webinar Series
2024 Black Policy Day Webinar Series: The West Virginia Black Policy Day team invites you to participate in their 2024 Webinar Series, starting Sept. 3rd, where they will highlight important Black policy issues, learn from partner organizations, and prepare you to amplify Black policy priorities! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article July 30, 2024
Improve Our Energy Efficiency Programs!
AEP customers in West Virginia have seen rates increase by 235% in the past 15 years. Energy efficiency programs can provide relief to residents and businesses. Last month, with your help, West Virginians for Energy Freedom safeguarded the current energy efficiency programs that AEP offers. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Improve Our Energy Efficiency Programs!
AEP customers in West Virginia have seen rates increase by 235% in the past 15 years. Energy efficiency programs can provide relief to residents and businesses. Last month, with your help, West Virginians for Energy Freedom safeguarded the current energy efficiency programs that AEP offers. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Newsletter article July 30, 2024
Young West Virginia Voters Demand More Renewable Energy
As part of its Fix It action plan for the 2024 election, Conservation West Virginia commissioned a poll of 320 voters between the ages of 18 and 40 in seven large counties. The results are clear. More
Issues: Renewable energy
Young West Virginia Voters Demand More Renewable Energy
As part of its Fix It action plan for the 2024 election, Conservation West Virginia commissioned a poll of 320 voters between the ages of 18 and 40 in seven large counties. The results are clear. More
Issues: Renewable energy
Newsletter article February 10, 2024
Climate Reality Training in NYC, April 12-14 – Application & Scholarship
You're invited to the Climate Reality Project's next Leadership Corp Training this April in New York City! This spring, join former Vice President Al Gore and an all-star lineup of thought leaders, experts, and organizers in New York City for a Climate Reality Leadership training exploring the climate crisis today and the road to a sustainable tomorrow. More
Issues: Climate change
Climate Reality Training in NYC, April 12-14 – Application & Scholarship
You're invited to the Climate Reality Project's next Leadership Corp Training this April in New York City! This spring, join former Vice President Al Gore and an all-star lineup of thought leaders, experts, and organizers in New York City for a Climate Reality Leadership training exploring the climate crisis today and the road to a sustainable tomorrow. More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article February 2, 2024
Job Description: 2024 Part-time Energy Efficiency Community Outreach Coordinator
This is a 20-30 hour per week independent contractor position; Time period of employment: February 2024 – December 2024, with possible extension through 2025, pending funding. More
Issues: Opportunity
Job Description: 2024 Part-time Energy Efficiency Community Outreach Coordinator
This is a 20-30 hour per week independent contractor position; Time period of employment: February 2024 – December 2024, with possible extension through 2025, pending funding. More
Issues: Opportunity
Newsletter article January 19, 2024
Important Update for the Save our Solar Rally!
Thank you for caring about solar access in the state of West Virginia! Due to the state-wide state of emergency caused by weather resulting in poor travel conditions, we are postponing tomorrow’s rally to next Saturday, January 27. More
Issues: Event, Solar power
Important Update for the Save our Solar Rally!
Thank you for caring about solar access in the state of West Virginia! Due to the state-wide state of emergency caused by weather resulting in poor travel conditions, we are postponing tomorrow’s rally to next Saturday, January 27. More
Issues: Event, Solar power
Newsletter article July 14, 2023
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is Hiring!
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Campaign Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight for their organization's comprehensive advocacy campaigns. More
Issues: Opportunity
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is Hiring!
West Virginians for Energy Freedom is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Campaign Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight for their organization's comprehensive advocacy campaigns. More
Issues: Opportunity
Newsletter article May 12, 2023
Environmental Justice Initiative Advances in West Virginia
Assistant United States Attorney Max Nogay leads the Environmental Justice (EJ) initiative in the Northern District of West Virginia. EJ is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. More
Issues: Environmental justice, Social justice
Environmental Justice Initiative Advances in West Virginia
Assistant United States Attorney Max Nogay leads the Environmental Justice (EJ) initiative in the Northern District of West Virginia. EJ is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. More
Issues: Environmental justice, Social justice
Newsletter article May 12, 2023
WV Students Create Winning Climate Change PSAs
West Virginia students have important climate messages to share with all West Virginians—from using renewable energy to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing flood and food security risks due to climate change. More
Issues: Climate change
WV Students Create Winning Climate Change PSAs
West Virginia students have important climate messages to share with all West Virginians—from using renewable energy to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing flood and food security risks due to climate change. More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article May 12, 2023
Ohio River named Second Most Endangered River
The Ohio River has been designated as the second most endangered river in the country. Each year, American Rivers, a national nonprofit, releases a report of our nation’s most endangered rivers, naming those that stand before decisions that will determine their fate. The Ohio River stands before such a moment of great decision. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Ohio River named Second Most Endangered River
The Ohio River has been designated as the second most endangered river in the country. Each year, American Rivers, a national nonprofit, releases a report of our nation’s most endangered rivers, naming those that stand before decisions that will determine their fate. The Ohio River stands before such a moment of great decision. More
Issues: Pollution, Water
Newsletter article September 1, 2022
Action opportunity: Sign on to Indian Creek Watershed Association Petition against MVP
Tell Congress: West Virginians Say NO to Senator Manchin's side deal. Don't Give the Flawed and Failing Mountain Valley Pipeline a Free Pass. Sign the petition here. More
Issues: Legislation
Action opportunity: Sign on to Indian Creek Watershed Association Petition against MVP
Tell Congress: West Virginians Say NO to Senator Manchin's side deal. Don't Give the Flawed and Failing Mountain Valley Pipeline a Free Pass. Sign the petition here. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article July 8, 2022
Cheap Electricity and Expensive Coal-Fired Power
The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) is establishing a task force to look into ways to reduce energy costs. The task force was initiated after a request by the West Virginia Coal Association to look into how to keep the coal-fired power plants running more often, however the PSC established the task force with a much broader scope. More
Issues: Coal, Energy
Cheap Electricity and Expensive Coal-Fired Power
The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) is establishing a task force to look into ways to reduce energy costs. The task force was initiated after a request by the West Virginia Coal Association to look into how to keep the coal-fired power plants running more often, however the PSC established the task force with a much broader scope. More
Issues: Coal, Energy
Newsletter article July 8, 2022
WV SORO Has Published New Materials
West Virginia Surface Owners Rights Organization has published new materials and resources on their website! More
Issues: Oil and gas
WV SORO Has Published New Materials
West Virginia Surface Owners Rights Organization has published new materials and resources on their website! More
Issues: Oil and gas
Newsletter article May 2, 2022
Wild and Wonderful Women of West Virginia Event
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is having a Mother's Day-themed event called Wild + Wonderful Women of West Virginia. The month of May will determine the fate of the Reconciliation package; therefore May is the time to influence Senator Manchin. About 56% of Senator Manchin’s supporters are women and he would not be in office if it wasn’t for women. More
Wild and Wonderful Women of West Virginia Event
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is having a Mother's Day-themed event called Wild + Wonderful Women of West Virginia. The month of May will determine the fate of the Reconciliation package; therefore May is the time to influence Senator Manchin. About 56% of Senator Manchin’s supporters are women and he would not be in office if it wasn’t for women. More
Newsletter article May 2, 2022
West Virginia Students’ Share Climate Messages with West Virginians
West Virginia middle and high school students have important messages to share with West Virginians about climate change—from reducing greenhouse gasses to increasing our use of green energy to talking about climate change with family and friends. More
Issues: Climate change
West Virginia Students’ Share Climate Messages with West Virginians
West Virginia middle and high school students have important messages to share with West Virginians about climate change—from reducing greenhouse gasses to increasing our use of green energy to talking about climate change with family and friends. More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article May 2, 2022
A WV Climate Time Capsule
The WV Climate Time Capsule began as a contributing activity by the League of Women Voters of West Virginia (LWVWV) to a climate rally sponsored by the WV Climate Alliance in October of 2021. The contents contain contributions from multiple organizations, research on alternative energy technologies, articles that document current events that are shaping our climate future, correspondence and more. More
Issues: Climate change
A WV Climate Time Capsule
The WV Climate Time Capsule began as a contributing activity by the League of Women Voters of West Virginia (LWVWV) to a climate rally sponsored by the WV Climate Alliance in October of 2021. The contents contain contributions from multiple organizations, research on alternative energy technologies, articles that document current events that are shaping our climate future, correspondence and more. More
Issues: Climate change
Newsletter article March 18, 2022
WV DEP Announces Public Forum on Ethylene Oxide Emissions to Take Place March 26 in Dunbar
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is holding a community open house to provide information and update the public on its actions to address Ethylene Oxide (EtO) air emissions in the western areas of Kanawha County. More
Issues: DEP, Health, Pollution
WV DEP Announces Public Forum on Ethylene Oxide Emissions to Take Place March 26 in Dunbar
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is holding a community open house to provide information and update the public on its actions to address Ethylene Oxide (EtO) air emissions in the western areas of Kanawha County. More
Issues: DEP, Health, Pollution
Newsletter article March 4, 2022
SB 694 on Forced Unitization Is OK
Methane gas originates in shale formations laid down eons ago. Over the eons some of it creeps towards the surface and is sometimes trapped on its way upward in a porous and permeable sandstone formation that is topped with a denser cap rock formation above it to keep it from migrating further upward. More
Issues: Forced pooling, Fracking, Oil and gas
SB 694 on Forced Unitization Is OK
Methane gas originates in shale formations laid down eons ago. Over the eons some of it creeps towards the surface and is sometimes trapped on its way upward in a porous and permeable sandstone formation that is topped with a denser cap rock formation above it to keep it from migrating further upward. More
Issues: Forced pooling, Fracking, Oil and gas
Newsletter article February 11, 2022
West Virginia Cannot Afford to Cut the Severance Tax (Again)
West Virginia legislators are currently considering whether to—once again—cut the state’s already low severance tax. This would prove costly and harmful to our state budget. More
Issues: Coal, Legislation, Oil and gas
West Virginia Cannot Afford to Cut the Severance Tax (Again)
West Virginia legislators are currently considering whether to—once again—cut the state’s already low severance tax. This would prove costly and harmful to our state budget. More
Issues: Coal, Legislation, Oil and gas
Newsletter article February 4, 2022
Adequate Funding Needed for WVDEP Office of Oil & Gas
An increase in funding for WV Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Oil and Gas (OOG) inspectors would be increased thanks to an annual $100 per year fee on every well that is active if HB 2725, sponsored by Delegate Evan Hansen, is passed. More
Issues: Oil and gas, Pollution
Adequate Funding Needed for WVDEP Office of Oil & Gas
An increase in funding for WV Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Oil and Gas (OOG) inspectors would be increased thanks to an annual $100 per year fee on every well that is active if HB 2725, sponsored by Delegate Evan Hansen, is passed. More
Issues: Oil and gas, Pollution
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