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The Prairie State Coal Plant: The Reality vs. the Promise

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

This report describes why communities that bought shares of the new Prairie State coal project face higher than projected initial costs and significant economic risks for the future. 

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Lobbying Guide for the Clean Energy Opportunity Act

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Gives an overview of how to talk with legislators about the benefits Kentuckians will gain from the Clean Energy Opportunity Act.

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Benham Community Energy Initiative

MIT Community Innovators Lab
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How$martKY Handout

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

One-page handout on the How$martKY on-bill financing program for energy efficiency.

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Renew East Kentucky Campaign Handout

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

General overview of the Renew East Kentucky campaign. One page, front and back.

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Members' Bill of Rights petition example (Owen Electric)

Owen Electric Cooperative members, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

A sample petition for those working on a Members' Bill of Rights campaign. This is the petition form used by members of the Owen Electric Cooperative here in Kentucky.

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Owen Electric Cooperative Members' Bill of Rights

Owen Electric Cooperative members, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

The Members' Bill of Rights drafted and presented to the board of directors of Owen Electric by KFTC members.

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Pedernales (TX) Co-op Members' Bill of Rights

Pedernales Electric Cooperative members

The Members' Bill of Rights passed by the board of directors of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative in Texas.

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Questions for Getting Started with Co-op Reform

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

A series of questions for co-op members to consider where to begin getting started with co-op reform.

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How To Have an Impact on Your Rural Electric Cooperative

Western Organization of Resource Councils

A four-page booklet on the background of rural electric cooperatives, tips for getting involved, and co-op role models. The information is not specific to Kentucky, but is a good general resource for getting involved in your rural electric co-op.

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