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…
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,…
Where Are They Now: Sam Gomberg
This blog was written by SACE’s Communications Intern, Kailie Melchior. It is the fourth post in a series that interviews former SACE employees or partners and highlights where they are now in…
Solar for Low-income Communities and More! EPA's Clean Energy Incentive Program
UPDATE: Soon after this blog was published, EPA announced it was extending the public comment period deadline from Aug. 29 to Nov. 1, 2016, to afford more time for tribal consultations. This…
How are the White House's transportation initiatives measuring up?
Three years ago, the Obama Administration outlined their goals for “Building a 21st – Century Transportation Sector” in their Climate Action Plan. The goal of the plan included increasing fuel economy standards…