Category: Newsletter article
Individual articles for various ‘issues’ of newsletters (i.e., articles for a GREEN Newsletter or Legislative Update).
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Newsletter article WV Rivers Coalition February 23, 2024
Briefing: Community Clean Water Priorities for Ohio River Basin
80% of West Virginia’s streams and rivers make their way to the Ohio River. Though there have been significant improvements to water quality in the past few decades, people see that there are still serious threats to our waters and the health of the people and ecosystems that depend on them. More
Briefing: Community Clean Water Priorities for Ohio River Basin
80% of West Virginia’s streams and rivers make their way to the Ohio River. Though there have been significant improvements to water quality in the past few decades, people see that there are still serious threats to our waters and the health of the people and ecosystems that depend on them. More
Newsletter article West Virginia Highlands Conservancy February 23, 2024
Corridor H Public Meeting Feb. 27
Show your support for the Northern Route (BAA 2) at the Corridor H public meeting on Tuesday, February 27 from 4 to 7 pm at Tucker County High School! Residents and friends of Tucker County will have the opportunity to view updated maps of the northern routing for Corridor H at a public meeting next week. More
Corridor H Public Meeting Feb. 27
Show your support for the Northern Route (BAA 2) at the Corridor H public meeting on Tuesday, February 27 from 4 to 7 pm at Tucker County High School! Residents and friends of Tucker County will have the opportunity to view updated maps of the northern routing for Corridor H at a public meeting next week. More
Newsletter article Solar United Neighbors February 23, 2024
We’ve hit a milestone in the fight for solar rights in West Virginia
When solar supporters join together, we win. Over the past six months, Solar United Neighbors has joined forces with other organizations to protect solar in West Virginia. And now, we’ve reached an agreement with FirstEnergy subsidiaries MonPower and Potomac Edison. More
Issues: Net metering
We’ve hit a milestone in the fight for solar rights in West Virginia
When solar supporters join together, we win. Over the past six months, Solar United Neighbors has joined forces with other organizations to protect solar in West Virginia. And now, we’ve reached an agreement with FirstEnergy subsidiaries MonPower and Potomac Edison. More
Issues: Net metering
Newsletter article WVEC February 23, 2024
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
Crossover day is quickly approaching! Bills must make it out of their house of origin by Wednesday, February 28. Here’s what we are watching More
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
Crossover day is quickly approaching! Bills must make it out of their house of origin by Wednesday, February 28. Here’s what we are watching More
Newsletter article WVEC February 16, 2024
E-Day Attendees Call For Solar Energy Policies and Protections for Our Air and Water
Over 125 student, citizen, civic, university and environmental group members attending Environmental Day (E-Day) made their presence known at the State Capitol with 35 display tables, meetings with legislators, and information about their impressive and vital work. More
Issues: Eday
E-Day Attendees Call For Solar Energy Policies and Protections for Our Air and Water
Over 125 student, citizen, civic, university and environmental group members attending Environmental Day (E-Day) made their presence known at the State Capitol with 35 display tables, meetings with legislators, and information about their impressive and vital work. More
Issues: Eday
Newsletter article WVEC February 16, 2024
Weekly Round-Up
WVEC had a busy week at the legislature! E-Day came and went on Tuesday, February 13, and several environmental advocates and students joined us to make their voices heard throughout the Capitol! As we move closer to Crossover Day (February 28), we are working on several key bills to ensure they hit their respective committee agendas in time. On the other hand, several harmful bills are sitting in committees - let’s help keep them there! More
Issues: Net metering, Pollution, Solar power
Weekly Round-Up
WVEC had a busy week at the legislature! E-Day came and went on Tuesday, February 13, and several environmental advocates and students joined us to make their voices heard throughout the Capitol! As we move closer to Crossover Day (February 28), we are working on several key bills to ensure they hit their respective committee agendas in time. On the other hand, several harmful bills are sitting in committees - let’s help keep them there! More
Issues: Net metering, Pollution, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC February 16, 2024
Upcoming events
TONIGHT! King Coal Film Screening and Discussion, Friday, Feb. 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm | Community Outreach Meeting for Mercer-McDowell-Wyoming Counties, Saturday, Feb. 17 at 12 pm | Save the Date: WVEC Annual Meeting Sept. 13-15, 2024 More
Issues: Event, Fracking, Pipelines
Upcoming events
TONIGHT! King Coal Film Screening and Discussion, Friday, Feb. 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm | Community Outreach Meeting for Mercer-McDowell-Wyoming Counties, Saturday, Feb. 17 at 12 pm | Save the Date: WVEC Annual Meeting Sept. 13-15, 2024 More
Issues: Event, Fracking, Pipelines
Newsletter article WVEC February 10, 2024
Join us for E-Day 2024 this Tuesday!
Join us for Environmental Day (E-Day) at the WV State Capitol this Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 9 am - 2 pm! Register here.
More
Issues: Eday
Join us for E-Day 2024 this Tuesday!
Join us for Environmental Day (E-Day) at the WV State Capitol this Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 9 am - 2 pm! Register here.
More
Issues: Eday
Newsletter article WVEC February 10, 2024
Weekly Round-Up
This week’s focus was working to amend HB 5018 (the community air monitoring bill) as it moved through the House, lobbying for the Orphaned Well Prevention Act and following a new bill, HB 5076. We’ve also been prepping for E-Day, which is coming up this Tuesday, February 13. More
Issues: Community solar, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
Weekly Round-Up
This week’s focus was working to amend HB 5018 (the community air monitoring bill) as it moved through the House, lobbying for the Orphaned Well Prevention Act and following a new bill, HB 5076. We’ve also been prepping for E-Day, which is coming up this Tuesday, February 13. More
Issues: Community solar, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
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 WVEC February 9, 2024
Impressions of the WV Legislature from a First-Time Lobbyist
It’s hard to believe we’ve come to the halfway point of the session. I don’t need to rely on landmarks as much to orient myself in the Capitol, and I can match names with the now-familiar faces I pass every day. And, while we’re still in the thick of it, I’m starting to make sense out of the heaps of information that piled up so fast in the beginning. More
Issues: Legislation, Pollution
Impressions of the WV Legislature from a First-Time Lobbyist
It’s hard to believe we’ve come to the halfway point of the session. I don’t need to rely on landmarks as much to orient myself in the Capitol, and I can match names with the now-familiar faces I pass every day. And, while we’re still in the thick of it, I’m starting to make sense out of the heaps of information that piled up so fast in the beginning. More
Issues: Legislation, Pollution
Newsletter article WVEC February 2, 2024
Upcoming Events!
POSTPONED - Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day, Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 pm | E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points, Tuesday, Feb, 6 at 7 pm | Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 13 More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
Upcoming Events!
POSTPONED - Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day, Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 pm | E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points, Tuesday, Feb, 6 at 7 pm | Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 13 More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
Newsletter article WVEC February 2, 2024
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
We’ve had a productive third week as things have started to pick up at the legislature. In addition to daily bill tracking, we’ve focused on meeting with senators to discuss the Orphaned Well Prevention Act, working with folks from WV Clean and Beautiful to defeat SB 171, and gathering voices to testify against HB 5018 in today’s public hearing. More
Issues: Community solar, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
We’ve had a productive third week as things have started to pick up at the legislature. In addition to daily bill tracking, we’ve focused on meeting with senators to discuss the Orphaned Well Prevention Act, working with folks from WV Clean and Beautiful to defeat SB 171, and gathering voices to testify against HB 5018 in today’s public hearing. More
Issues: Community solar, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
Newsletter article Solar United Neighbors February 2, 2024
Charleston Heard Us Loud and Clear: Save Our Solar!
On Saturday, Jan. 27, more than 130 West Virginians came out for the Save Our Solar Rally. That’s an impressive turnout, and a strong message to decision makers. Mountaineers aren’t willing to let monopoly utility companies threaten our access to solar energy. More
Issues: Solar power
Charleston Heard Us Loud and Clear: Save Our Solar!
On Saturday, Jan. 27, more than 130 West Virginians came out for the Save Our Solar Rally. That’s an impressive turnout, and a strong message to decision makers. Mountaineers aren’t willing to let monopoly utility companies threaten our access to solar energy. More
Issues: Solar power
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 WVEC January 26, 2024
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
SB 532 - The Orphaned Well prevention Act, Net Metering - PSC Rate Case Public Hearing | SB 171 - Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | Community Solar More
Issues: Community solar, DEP, Net metering, Orphaned wells
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
SB 532 - The Orphaned Well prevention Act, Net Metering - PSC Rate Case Public Hearing | SB 171 - Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | Community Solar More
Issues: Community solar, DEP, Net metering, Orphaned wells
Newsletter article WVEC January 26, 2024
Register today for Save Our Solar, Black Policy Day and Other Events!
Save Our Solar Rally, Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 pm
Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night
Lobby Training for West Virginians
Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day
E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points
Black Policy Day at the State Capitol
Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice, Solar power
Register today for Save Our Solar, Black Policy Day and Other Events!
Save Our Solar Rally, Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 pm
Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night
Lobby Training for West Virginians
Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day
E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points
Black Policy Day at the State Capitol
Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
2024 Session Resources
We look forward to bringing you the session news every week, and you can also follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus other important resources. More
Issues: Legislation
2024 Session Resources
We look forward to bringing you the session news every week, and you can also follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus other important resources. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
Weekly Round-Up
This week marked the first full week of the legislative session, and the WVEC Lobby Team has been off to quite a busy start tracking bill progress, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. More
Issues: EPA, Public lands, Solar power
Weekly Round-Up
This week marked the first full week of the legislative session, and the WVEC Lobby Team has been off to quite a busy start tracking bill progress, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. More
Issues: EPA, Public lands, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
Attend a Public Hearing and Other Events!
Public Hearing Community Events, Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 pm, Helping Hour at The Empty Glass, Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 pm, Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night, Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6 pm, Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 More
Issues: Event, Social justice, Solar power
Attend a Public Hearing and Other Events!
Public Hearing Community Events, Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 pm, Helping Hour at The Empty Glass, Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 pm, Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night, Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6 pm, Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 More
Issues: Event, Social justice, Solar power