About StopPATH WV Blog
StopPATH Blog is my bully pulpit. It's my consumer's opinion about all things to do with energy and electricity. My opinions come from more than five years immersed in all things transmission. I'm not an expert on any of these topics, just an obsessive autodidact who must have answers. If I occasionally get something wrong and you think you're an expert on the subject, do let me know (just be prepared to be questioned endlessly until I'm satisfied with your explanation). I also accept article submissions; if you can write fairly well and you've got something to say, let's hear it. This blog also accepts open comments on all articles. You do not need an account to read/post comments on various topics, I just ask you not to be a toolbag because then I'll have to crush you like a bug, and that would be unpleasant.
If you're here because you're new to the transmission opposition world and you're looking for information and advice, you've come to the right place. There are any number of public articles on the blog dealing with different aspects of transmission opposition. Do drop me a line and let's get acquainted. You're not alone. In fact, there's a nationwide network of experienced transmission opponents that can help you jump start your own transmission opposition group. Transmission wars can be won!
Where did the name come from?
Stop PATH WV, Inc. was a registered 501(c)4 social justice grassroots organization comprised of ordinary citizens who objected to the Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline because it was not needed, it was not wanted, it was destructive to West Virginia, and it was an obstacle to meaningful reform of U.S. energy policy. The PATH Project was defeated in 2012, and will never be built. While PATH was an active threat between 2010-2012, this website was used to:
This website exists as it was when the PATH Project was cancelled. It's my own little internet memorial to the power of citizen action. The only page that is regularly updated is the StopPATH WV Blog.
If you're here because you're new to the transmission opposition world and you're looking for information and advice, you've come to the right place. There are any number of public articles on the blog dealing with different aspects of transmission opposition. Do drop me a line and let's get acquainted. You're not alone. In fact, there's a nationwide network of experienced transmission opponents that can help you jump start your own transmission opposition group. Transmission wars can be won!
Where did the name come from?
Stop PATH WV, Inc. was a registered 501(c)4 social justice grassroots organization comprised of ordinary citizens who objected to the Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline because it was not needed, it was not wanted, it was destructive to West Virginia, and it was an obstacle to meaningful reform of U.S. energy policy. The PATH Project was defeated in 2012, and will never be built. While PATH was an active threat between 2010-2012, this website was used to:
- Provide timely information regarding PATH’s application to the West Virginia Public Service Commission;
- Encourage communications among intervenors in different counties and states;
- Provide updates on PATH opposition in West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland; and
- Find ways to educate and engage residents throughout West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland about their rights.
This website exists as it was when the PATH Project was cancelled. It's my own little internet memorial to the power of citizen action. The only page that is regularly updated is the StopPATH WV Blog.