Oklahoma Tribes Get Solar Boost; Orlando Dumps Coal by 2027; Environmental Battles Emerge
In a significant shift towards renewable energy, Oklahoma's utility completes two solar farms for Native American tribes. Meanwhile, Orlando's municipal utility plans to phase out coal by 2027. Elsewhere, environmental groups back regulators in North Carolina, while advocates push for diversity in transportation emissions talks. In Virginia, a city embraces energy storage, and rural areas get solar-powered internet boosts. Kentucky announces clean bus funding, but faces legal challenges over pipeline arrests and coal mining fatalities.
Oklahoma's utility has completed two 5 MW solar farms for the Chickasaw Nation and Choctaw Nation. This marks a notable step towards cleaner energy for these Native American tribes.
Duke Energy will hold a virtual town hall to discuss its plans for cleaning up a coal ash landfill in Crystal River, Florida. The event aims to engage the local community in the remediation process.
Orlando's municipal utility has committed to stopping coal burning by 2027. It plans to switch to solar and natural gas, aiming to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal signals a major shift in the city's energy landscape.
Three environmental groups have filed a motion supporting North Carolina regulators' denial of a key water permit for the MVP Southgate pipeline. The move underscores growing opposition to the project.
Environmental justice advocates are pushing for more involvement of people of color in discussions around a regional transportation emissions pact. They argue that diverse perspectives are crucial for fair and effective climate solutions.
A battery energy storage system in Virginia is expected to reduce peak demand by about 9 MW and save the city $1 million per year in transmission and capacity costs. This investment in energy efficiency is set to bring significant financial benefits.
Rural central Virginia is using solar-powered internet hotspots to help families navigate remote schooling during the pandemic. The initiative is bridging the digital divide in these communities.
Kentucky has announced $8.5 million in funding to replace about 170 buses with cleaner, more efficient vehicles. The move is part of the state's efforts to reduce emissions from its public transportation sector.
A malicious prosecution lawsuit alleges that a security firm conspired to have Mountain Valley Pipeline opponents arrested based on a false accusation of affiliation with Antifa. The legal challenge highlights concerns about corporate influence on law enforcement.
Kentucky has experienced two coal mining deaths in less than a week, ending a year-long streak without any fatalities in the industry.
These developments highlight a mix of progress and challenges in the shift towards cleaner energy and more equitable environmental policies. From solar farms to energy storage, and from bus replacements to legal battles, these stories illustrate the complex journey towards a sustainable future.
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