Seizing our massive offshore wind potential
The following is a guest blog, written by Amber Hewett of the National Wildlife Federation. You can visit NWF's blog, and the original article, here. It’s been quite the summer for U.S.…
Memphians Ask TVA for Energy Efficiency Solutions to Extreme Energy Burdens
This blog is the second in a series SACE is publishing on recent energy efficiency meetings between TVA and community members all across the Tennessee Valley. The first blog, focusing on TVA…
Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on Energy Issues: Gary Johnson
This post is the fourth in a series of blogs examining where 2016 candidates for President stand on key energy and climate issues. Note: The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy does not support or…
What do Alpharetta GA and Asheville NC have in common this weekend?
Turns out electric vehicles can bring people together and help save the planet! As part of National Drive Electric Week, a great line-up of public officials, business leaders and environmental groups will be coming…
Did a rock band explain why wind power will work in the south, 45 years ago?
Wind farm development in the south has been slow. At one time, the sauntering southern breezes seemed too sluggish to harness for wind farm development. Research, meteorology and advanced wind turbine technology…
Is PURPA really driving solar in North Carolina?
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Utility-Backed Amendment 1 Blocks the Sun
Florida is the Sunshine State, right? But you wouldn’t know it by looking at Florida rooftops. There are 9 million electricity customers, yet less than 12,000 solar rooftop systems. Even though Florida…
Remember that "wind tree"? It's worse than we thought.
This post was written by Simon Mahan, former Energy Resources Policy Manager for SACE.
O’ TVA Where Art Thou? Rural Community Members Ask TVA for Energy Efficiency Programs
This is a joint blog between Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and Appalachian Voices. It is also the first in a series SACE will publish on recent energy efficiency meetings between TVA…
National Drive Electric Week: Events coming to a town near you!
SACE staffers are getting charged up for this year's National Drive Electric Week, September 10-18th. We hope our supporters across the Southeast will make plans to attend these fun and informative events…