Climate Change, Zika Virus, TVA and Clean Line Windpower , Dr. Stephen A. Smith
Below are the public comments given by Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's Executive Director, Dr. Stephen A. Smith, to the TVA Board of Directors during a public meeting held August 25, 2016. First,…
Guest Post - The Present and Future of Smart Charging: Experts Weigh In
SACE is committed to finding ways to enhance our energy systems, support greater penetration of electric vehicles. improve demand response and work with our utilities to identify opportunities that maximize these benefits.…
How much solar and wind will Georgia utility regulators allow?
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Sparks Fly at FPL Rate Hike Public Hearings
You would think that $1.65 billion dollars would be enough profit for Florida Power and Light (FPL) – Florida’s biggest power company. Yet, it recently proposed a 24% rate hike on customers…
Declare Energy Independence this July 4th!
This blog was compiled by Kailie Melchior, Communications Intern with SACE. Once again we are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July, which also means it’s time to declare your energy…
Green Spirit Awards: Swamp Head Brewery Earns Green Spirit Award for Dedication to a Sustainable Florida
This is the fourth post in our Green Spirit Awards monthly blog series, highlighting breweries, wineries and distilleries in the Southeast using clean energy to create tasty, sustainable beverages. You can read…
Guest Post: Rural Electric Cooperatives Improve Energy Efficiency with On-Bill Financing
This post was written by Marilynn Marsh-Robinson, Partnership and Alliances Manager at the Environmental Defense Fund, and originally appeared on EDF's Energy Exchange blog on March 9, 2016. You can view the…
Sleeping Giants: TVA and Georgia Power Stuck in Second Gear on Energy Efficiency
This is the third entry in a new blog series entitled Energy Savings in the Southeast. We will dive into the recent performance of Southeastern utilities’ energy efficiency programs, and highlight how the region…
A Tale of Two Utilities: Post-Merger Duke Sees Growth in Carolina Energy Efficiency
This is the second entry in a new blog series entitled Energy Savings in the Southeast. We will dive into the recent performance of Southeastern utilities’ energy efficiency programs, and highlight how the region can…
JEA Staff Aims to Weaken Net Metering – Will its Board Agree?
SACE staffer George Cavros contributed to this post. At the February 16th Jacksonville Electric (JEA) Board meeting, JEA staff asked its board to approve several solar initiatives – but one of them…