Appalachian Transition resources
Power Up! Webinar: I Love Mountains Day 2014
Presentation on I Love Mountains Day 2014: "Vote for Kentucky's Bright Future!"
Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
Webinar: The Case for Clean Energy Policies in KY - 2014
This webinar was offered on Feb 3, 2014 as part of a weekly series focused on important issues in the 2014 KY General Assembly.
Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
Appalachian Transition Four Page Booklet
A booklet outlining KFTC work on and proposals for a just transition in Appalachia, including transition stories from other regions, quotations from Kentuckians, and a proposed policy platform.
Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
Investing in the Economic Future of Eastern Kentucky
A new report by the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development calls for the creation of an Appalachian Planning and Development Fund to oversee strategic planning for the region and direct the use of some portion of severance tax funds. The report emphasizes that an open and inclusive process is as important as the funds themselves to producing positive outcomes.
Source/Author: Mountain Association for Community Economic Development
Local Economies to Save the Land and People
Noted Kentucky farmer and author Wendell Berry spoke at the 2013 Annual Membership Meeting of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth. This is the text of his speech.
Source/Author: Wendell Berry
Renew Big Sandy Talking Points
Tips and talking points for people who would like to speak about a just transition during the public meetings that the KY Public Service Commission is holding on the proposed shut down of the Big Sandy power plant in Louisa.
Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
ABF conference: Summary of Youth Perspectives on Appalachian Transition workshop
Notes summarizing the presentations and discussion during the Youth Perspectives on Appalachian Transition workshop during the Appalachia's Bright Future conference, Harlan, KY, 2013.
Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
ABF conference: Summary of Funding a Just Transition workshop
Notes summarizing the presentations and discussion during the workshop on Funding a Just Transition during the Appalachia's Bright Future conference, Harlan, KY, April 2013.
Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
ABF conference: Summary of Sustainable Forestry Workshop
Notes summarizing the workshop on Sustainable Forestry during the Appalachia's Bright Future conference, held in Harlan, KY, April 2013.
Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
ABF conference: Summary of Renewable Energy workshop
Notes summarizing the workshop on Renewable Energy during the Appalachia's Bright Future conference held in Harlan, KY, April 2013.
Source/Author: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
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Recommended resources and links:
 | KFTC hosted this conference on a just transition for Appalachia in Harlan in April 2013. Visit these pages to learn more about the conference and find lots of great resources on Appalachian Transition. |
 | Making Connections is a related website created by our friends at Appalshop in Whitesburg, Kentucky. |
 | Empower Kentucky is a people’s energy plan, one that reflects a shared vision and produces positive outcomes for all Kentuckians. |
 | KFTC is a member of the Climate Justice Alliance. Visit this page to learn what Just Transition means to this coalition led by communities of color, indigenous communities, and other places on the frontlines of climate change. |
Comments from KFTC and allies in 2022 LG&E / KU case before KY Public Service Commission
KFTC, Mt Association, KSES, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, Earth Justice, Kentucky Resources Council
Sign-on letter to Congress calling for transformation of rural electric cooperatives
Rural Power Coalition
Black Lung and Miner Protection bills in 2020 General Assembly
Kentuckians For The Commonwealth