Green Energy
Our communities deserve clean, sustainable, homegrown energy. We believe North Carolina can lead the South into a 21st-century energy economy that’s built to last.
MountainTrue is dedicated to helping North Carolina communities transition to renewable energy. We work with local community members, policymakers and utilities to bring our region sustainable solutions for our ever-growing energy needs.
Become a Member of the Recycling Team in Henderson County
This task force promotes city, county, and regional recycling programs (including curb-side pick-up) and advocates to improve Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle programs. The Recycling Team educates the public and policymakers about best practices by speaking at county commission meetings, writing letters to the editor, holding public forums, contacting schools and businesses, and organizing eco-tours. For more information or to become a committee member, email Katie Breckheimer at breckheimerkatie@gmail.com.
Energy and Sustainability News
Dec. 4: New Mountain Climate Bash
Join us on Dec. 4 for the "New Mountain Climate Bash" at New Mountain Asheville! This bash celebrates both local music and Asheville Beyond Coal's efforts to fight climate disruption and to stop the poisoning of our rivers from toxic coal ash. Line-up includes: Alex...
Officials: EPA’s Coal Ash and Water Toxics Rules Must Ensure Public Safety
Washington, D.C.— State representatives from the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators this week submitted a sign-on letter calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) to swiftly finalize strong coal ash and toxic water pollution standards for...
Read Duke’s groundwater assessment plans for coal-fired plants in N.C.
From the N.C . Department of Environment and Natural Resources On Sept. 26, 2014, Duke Energy submitted draft plans for the assessment of groundwater at its 14 coal-fired power stations located in North Carolina. The plans include proposed site assessment activities...
N.C. coal ash bill falls short
Legislature’s coal ash bill ensures cleanup only at Asheville and three other sites While Asheville and three other sites across the state are winners in the coal ash bill adopted by the North Carolina legislature, overall the House and Senate have failed to deliver...