Rural electric co-ops were set up as democratic institutions, but have increasingly become unresponsive to their customers, who are also owner-members. In Virginia, members of two co-ops are challenging the status quo. [ Read More ]
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Brianna Knisley
Originally from southern Ohio, Bri has been organizing with communities in Tennessee since joining Appalachian Voices in 2017. She enjoys foraging, growing things and bringing fancy desserts to porch sits.Virginia electric co-ops fight to keep doors closed to members
Monday, December 3rd, 2018 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | 2 Comments
Grassroots campaign draws historic crowd to East Tennessee electric co-op’s annual meeting
Friday, September 28th, 2018 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
On Sept. 15, more than 1,200 members of Powell Valley Electric Cooperative gathered for the co-op's annual meeting as the group PVEC Member Voices led a grassroots campaign promoting transparency, member involvement and environmental stewardship. [ Read More ]
PVEC member voices need to be heard on Sept. 15
Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative's annual meeting is coming up — and now, more than ever, member voices need to be heard. [ Read More ]
New TVA rate structure likely to harm low-income families
Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | 1 Comment
TVA's new "Grid Access Charge" will reduce both local power companies' and end users’ ability to control their monthly energy costs. [ Read More ]
Six lives a day: Energy efficiency could result in tremendous public health benefits
Friday, March 9th, 2018 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
A recent report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy highlights why energy efficiency should be a key part of the conversation about public health. [ Read More ]
A conversation about co-ops
Friday, February 2nd, 2018 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | 2 Comments
Electric co-op members in Cumberland Gap learn their rights in a special community forum by our Energy Savings for Appalachia team. [ Read More ]
Energized by Efficiency: SOCM members and their dedication to reducing energy waste
Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
Over the last two years, SOCM's Cumberland County Chapter has advocated for on-bill financing program for energy efficiency at their electric co-op, Volunteer Energy Cooperative. [ Read More ]
More water pollution from the Kingston coal plant?
Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 | Posted by Brianna Knisley | No Comments
This week, Tennessee officials are reviewing the renewal of a water discharge permit for Kingston, Tenn. coal-fired power plant that spilled 1.1 billion gallons of coal ash in 2008 — but the new draft permit makes no improvements toward protecting public waters. [ Read More ]
