SACE Celebrates Signing of the ‘Inflation Reduction Act,’ Notes Work to be Done
We at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy celebrate the historic scope of the Inflation Reduction Act as momentous and urgently needed, yet also recognize that the investment is not a cure-all…
Continued Mismanagement of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Units 3 & 4 will Cost Ratepayers
Exhibiting poor judgment, Georgia Power Company has repeatedly inaccurately estimated costs for Plant Vogtle units 3 & 4. This mismanagement will result in excessive costs for both ratepayers and shareholders.
Advocates and Businesses Rally around Advanced Clean Trucks Rule in North Carolina
Advocates and businesses are calling for North Carolina’s adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule (ACT) to accelerate truck and bus electrification in the state.
"Solar in the Southeast" Report: Large Utility Rankings
SACE's annual "Solar in the Southeast" report ranks our region's largest utilities. In the third blog post of the series, we examine how those rankings have evolved over the past five years.
We're on the Cusp of Historic Climate Action
We’re seeing the impacts of climate change every day, with dire implications around the world. It’s time for our nation to begin in earnest to fulfill our duty and meet our pledges…
"Solar in the Southeast" Report: Federal Actions Could Propel Solar Industry Forward
In this second blog post of our series about the "Solar in the Southeast" fifth annual report, SACE elaborates on the supply chain disruption currently impacting the solar sector and the resulting…
SACE and Coalition Partners Submit Carbon Plan to North Carolina Utilities Commission
SACE and co-intervenors submitted a plan that the NCUC could take to achieve its North Carolina carbon reduction mandates. Independent expert analysis shows that investments in energy efficiency, solar, and storage can…
Georgia Power's Long-Term Energy Plans Make Progress on Clean Energy, But Key Issues Deferred
On Thursday, July 21st, the Georgia Public Service Commission concluded the months-long process of deciding on Georgia Power’s 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) or long-term resource plan. The results of the IRP…
Time is Running Out to Catch the Electric School Bus
The 'Clean School Bus Rebate Program' will provide school districts with funds to purchase electric buses stems from the bipartisan infrastructure bill. The window to apply closes on August 19. Parents, teachers,…
WV v. EPA: SCOTUS rules on EPA authority to regulate GHG emissions
We explore how the ruling does - and does not - affect opportunities for climate action nationally and in the Southeast.