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Blog WVEC November 1, 2022
2023 Legislative Priorities
Community Solar - promote access to affordable renewable energy through a solar facility subscription service where customers can purchase an interest in a solar facility and use credits against their electric utility costs. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, State parks, Water
2023 Legislative Priorities
Community Solar - promote access to affordable renewable energy through a solar facility subscription service where customers can purchase an interest in a solar facility and use credits against their electric utility costs. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, State parks, Water
Blog WVEC October 25, 2022
2023 Lobby Team Job Openings
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) is hiring its 2023 lobby team to provide contracted services between January 11, 2023 – March 11, 2023. Team roles will include a communications coordinator and up to two lobbyists. More
Issues: Opportunity
2023 Lobby Team Job Openings
The West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) is hiring its 2023 lobby team to provide contracted services between January 11, 2023 – March 11, 2023. Team roles will include a communications coordinator and up to two lobbyists. More
Issues: Opportunity
Action Alerts WVEC October 24, 2022
Support Community Solar
Currently, many West Virginians want to go solar, but can’t due to shaded roofs, lack of homeownership, cost, etc. Community solar makes it possible for anyone with an electricity bill to save with solar and gives folks the freedom to choose where their energy comes from. But unfortunately, these programs are not legal in West Virginia—yet! More
Issues: Renewable energy
Support Community Solar
Currently, many West Virginians want to go solar, but can’t due to shaded roofs, lack of homeownership, cost, etc. Community solar makes it possible for anyone with an electricity bill to save with solar and gives folks the freedom to choose where their energy comes from. But unfortunately, these programs are not legal in West Virginia—yet! More
Issues: Renewable energy
Action Alerts WVEC October 20, 2022
Energy, Jobs & Justice: Candidate Forum
You are cordially invited to attend and participate in our Energy, Jobs & Justice: Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 25th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. More
Issues: Event
Energy, Jobs & Justice: Candidate Forum
You are cordially invited to attend and participate in our Energy, Jobs & Justice: Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 25th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. More
Issues: Event
Action Alerts WVEC October 6, 2022
Upcoming Events
There are several events coming up in October you may be interested in. More
Issues: Event
Upcoming Events
There are several events coming up in October you may be interested in. More
Issues: Event
Action Alerts WVEC September 28, 2022
Energy, Jobs, and Justice Candidate Forum at WVU Tomorrow Night, September 29
Join the West Virginia Climate Alliance, the WVU Law Center for Energy and Sustainable Development, West Virginia Citizen Action Group, the WVU Student Sierra Coalition, the WVU Environmental Law Society, the West Virginia Environmental Council, and the West Virginia New Jobs Coalition for a candidate forum on Thursday, September 29 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Energy, Jobs, and Justice Candidate Forum at WVU Tomorrow Night, September 29
Join the West Virginia Climate Alliance, the WVU Law Center for Energy and Sustainable Development, West Virginia Citizen Action Group, the WVU Student Sierra Coalition, the WVU Environmental Law Society, the West Virginia Environmental Council, and the West Virginia New Jobs Coalition for a candidate forum on Thursday, September 29 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC September 15, 2022
Please Register by Monday, September 19 for the 2022 Environmental Summit
The 2022 Environmental Summit kicks off this Saturday, September 24 at the WVU Natural Resource Center just outside of Morgantown! We are excited about the agenda we have planned for you and look forward to an exciting weekend ahead. More
Issues: Event
Please Register by Monday, September 19 for the 2022 Environmental Summit
The 2022 Environmental Summit kicks off this Saturday, September 24 at the WVU Natural Resource Center just outside of Morgantown! We are excited about the agenda we have planned for you and look forward to an exciting weekend ahead. More
Issues: Event
Action Alerts WVEC September 9, 2022
Summit Just Two Weeks Away / COVID Protocols and Silent Auction Items Announced!
Register today to attend the 2022 Environmental Summit on September 24 and 25 at the WVU Natural Resource Center outside of Morgantown! See agenda here. More
Issues: Event
Summit Just Two Weeks Away / COVID Protocols and Silent Auction Items Announced!
Register today to attend the 2022 Environmental Summit on September 24 and 25 at the WVU Natural Resource Center outside of Morgantown! See agenda here. More
Issues: Event
Action Alerts WVEC September 7, 2022
Come To The Capitol To Protect Our Public Lands / Candidate Forum In Huntington
The WV Legislature is holding Interim Sessions and the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Subcommittee meeting topic is “Presentations regarding use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) in state parks.” More
Issues: Event, Legislation, State parks
Come To The Capitol To Protect Our Public Lands / Candidate Forum In Huntington
The WV Legislature is holding Interim Sessions and the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Subcommittee meeting topic is “Presentations regarding use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) in state parks.” More
Issues: Event, Legislation, State parks
Newsletters WVEC September 2, 2022
GREEN, Volume 32 Issue 12
The 2022 Environmental Summit is almost upon us - have you registered? Join us and other West Virginia environmental organizations to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the state’s environmental movement. More
Issues: Event, Orphaned wells, Reclamation
GREEN, Volume 32 Issue 12
The 2022 Environmental Summit is almost upon us - have you registered? Join us and other West Virginia environmental organizations to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the state’s environmental movement. More
Issues: Event, Orphaned wells, Reclamation
Newsletter article WVEC September 1, 2022
Energy Campaign
The West Virginia Environmental Council and the West Virginia Sierra Club have partnered to launch an energy campaign. We are focused on developing grassroots support for legislation that addresses the issues of unplugged wells, underbonding of reclamation sites, and the pending bankruptcy of the Special Reclamation Fund. More
Issues: Orphaned wells, Reclamation
Energy Campaign
The West Virginia Environmental Council and the West Virginia Sierra Club have partnered to launch an energy campaign. We are focused on developing grassroots support for legislation that addresses the issues of unplugged wells, underbonding of reclamation sites, and the pending bankruptcy of the Special Reclamation Fund. More
Issues: Orphaned wells, Reclamation
Newsletter article WVEC September 1, 2022
Save the date for E-day 2023!
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 More
Issues: Eday, Event
Save the date for E-day 2023!
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 More
Issues: Eday, Event
Action Alerts WVEC August 18, 2022
WV Environmental Summit Keynote Speaker Announcement!
We are pleased to announce that Mary Anne Hitt, Senior Director of the Climate Imperative, will be our keynote speaker at the 2022 Environment Summit on Saturday, September 24! More
Issues: Event
WV Environmental Summit Keynote Speaker Announcement!
We are pleased to announce that Mary Anne Hitt, Senior Director of the Climate Imperative, will be our keynote speaker at the 2022 Environment Summit on Saturday, September 24! More
Issues: Event
Action Alerts WVEC August 10, 2022
Upcoming WVDEP session to address Ethylene Oxide
WVDEP is hosting an informal session to update the community on its actions to address Ethylene Oxide air emissions in western Kanawha County. The session is set for Thursday, August 18 from 6-8pm at the Schoenbaum Center, located at 1701 5th Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387. More
Issues: DEP, Event, Pollution
Upcoming WVDEP session to address Ethylene Oxide
WVDEP is hosting an informal session to update the community on its actions to address Ethylene Oxide air emissions in western Kanawha County. The session is set for Thursday, August 18 from 6-8pm at the Schoenbaum Center, located at 1701 5th Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387. More
Issues: DEP, Event, Pollution
Action Alerts WVEC August 7, 2022
Register Today For The 2022 Environmental Summit September 24 and 25!
Join us for a West Virginia fall weekend of discussion, networking, food, music, bird watching, zip lining, and more! The 2022 Environmental Summit will bring together local and state environmental organizations, activists, and citizens in West Virginia to facilitate conversation around the opportunities and challenges facing the state’s environmental movement. More
Issues: Event
Register Today For The 2022 Environmental Summit September 24 and 25!
Join us for a West Virginia fall weekend of discussion, networking, food, music, bird watching, zip lining, and more! The 2022 Environmental Summit will bring together local and state environmental organizations, activists, and citizens in West Virginia to facilitate conversation around the opportunities and challenges facing the state’s environmental movement. More
Issues: Event
Action Alerts WVEC July 29, 2022
Let Senator Manchin Know You Support The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
This week, Senator Manchin announced his support for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which includes investments in climate, infrastructure, jobs and healthcare. We expect a vote next week and Senator Manchin needs to know his constituents support his vote! Call today to let him know what climate investments for West Virginia means to you! More
Issues: Climate change, Health
Let Senator Manchin Know You Support The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
This week, Senator Manchin announced his support for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which includes investments in climate, infrastructure, jobs and healthcare. We expect a vote next week and Senator Manchin needs to know his constituents support his vote! Call today to let him know what climate investments for West Virginia means to you! More
Issues: Climate change, Health
Blog WVEC July 19, 2022
Call to Action
There are currently over 6,500 orphaned wells across the state of West Virginia. These wells were left behind by the oil and gas industry, leaving taxpayers responsible for the costs to plug them. Not only is this an economic liability, but these orphaned wells also pose a major threat to landowners’ property rights, to the environment and to the communities in which they are located. More
Issues: Orphaned wells
Call to Action
There are currently over 6,500 orphaned wells across the state of West Virginia. These wells were left behind by the oil and gas industry, leaving taxpayers responsible for the costs to plug them. Not only is this an economic liability, but these orphaned wells also pose a major threat to landowners’ property rights, to the environment and to the communities in which they are located. More
Issues: Orphaned wells
Document WVEC July 19, 2022
Orphaned Well Plugging
West Virginia has over 6,500 orphaned oil and gas wells. An abandoned well is defined as one that has not been produced in 12 months. An orphaned well is one that no longer produces and the driller has gone out of business. With no operator, the expense and effort to plug them falls to the landowner or the taxpayers. The cost of plugging these wells is estimated around 125,000 but can depend on depth, age, condition and location. More
Issues: Orphaned wells
Orphaned Well Plugging
West Virginia has over 6,500 orphaned oil and gas wells. An abandoned well is defined as one that has not been produced in 12 months. An orphaned well is one that no longer produces and the driller has gone out of business. With no operator, the expense and effort to plug them falls to the landowner or the taxpayers. The cost of plugging these wells is estimated around 125,000 but can depend on depth, age, condition and location. More
Issues: Orphaned wells
Newsletter article WVEC July 8, 2022
Environmental Justice and Enforcement Resources
Representatives from several WVEC member groups met with the U.S. Attorney's Office from both the Northern and Southern districts recently to learn more about their new Environmental Justice and Enforcement effort. More
Environmental Justice and Enforcement Resources
Representatives from several WVEC member groups met with the U.S. Attorney's Office from both the Northern and Southern districts recently to learn more about their new Environmental Justice and Enforcement effort. More