Energy efficiency is a proven low-cost, clean energy resource that reduces energy waste and carbon emissions while lowering customer bills. However, Southeastern utilities and regulators continue to underinvest and deprioritize it. As a result, the region lags behind the rest of the country in utility energy efficiency.
The “Energy Efficiency in the Southeast” seventh edition report developed by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) examines the connection between energy efficiency and utility resource planning.
Utility energy efficiency portfolios are ranked based on the reporting of energy saved in year 2024 as a percentage of the utility’s total amount of electricity sold to customers. Additional policy context is then added along with comparisons to state, regional, and national averages that highlight recent trends. The purpose of this report is to document current progress and trends at both utility and state levels, as well as identify policies and practices to drive continued energy efficiency in the Southeast.
On Wednesday, February 11, SACE hosted a webinar to dive deeper into important report highlights that shed light on the progress of energy efficiency efforts across our region. Watch a recording of the webinar below.
