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Coal communities increasingly rely on federal health programs

Coal’s decline has forced staunchly anti-Obamacare politicians to reconsider Medicaid expansion, while rural communities depend on telehealth more than ever.

By Mason Adams . 30 June 2020
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What’s next for coal country?

Coal communities in Appalachia and Wyoming are vital revenue engines for huge portions of the rural U.S., and they face devastation with little time to adjust to new realities.

By Mason Adams . 23 June 2020
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Coal’s collapse under COVID-19 adds urgency to just transition movement

Groups working to support out-of-work coal miners and their communities are trying to accelerate their strategies.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 8 June 2020
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How officials from 4 states view Trump's new carbon rule

E&E News spoke with officials from four states across the political spectrum to learn more about what to expect on the Affordable Clean Energy rule in the months ahead.

By EnergyWire . 1 July 2019
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What comes after coal for the Tennessee Valley Authority?

A draft operating plan released Friday calls for a shift to natural gas and distributed generation.

By Keith Schneider . 19 February 2019
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At a crossroads, Ohio River agency weighs dueling proposals on role

An industry-backed effort aims to end ORSANCO’s role in setting and enforcing pollution standards.

By Keith Schneider . 4 February 2019
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A Kentucky city transitions from coal, minus the doom and gloom

While bittersweet for some, a prospering Kentucky city prepares to phase out its coal-burning power plant.

By Keith Schneider . 22 January 2019
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Kentucky town’s energy transition shows ‘you can do this stuff anywhere’

“To stay viable, the city realized it had to be innovative,” said one booster behind Benham, Kentucky’s solar push.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 10 September 2018
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Southeast utilities — and customers — embracing community solar

The growth of consumer purchases of solar power via community-based systems is accelerating throughout the Southeast as more utilities develop or roll out offerings.

By Jim Pierobon . 31 January 2018
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Workshops aim to train architects, engineers on solar basics

While training opportunities abound for installers, a series of workshops in three southern cities aims to bring architects and other design professionals up to speed on solar.

By Douglas J. Guth . 12 December 2017