Electric Vehicles are Gaining Ground in the Southeast as Billions of Investment Dollars Flow
The Southeast electric vehicle market continues growing even as supportive public policies are lagging. But the policy landscape may change as over 40% of the nation's EV and supply chain investment has…
Analysis finds Renewables cheaper than all Southeast coal plants
Energy Innovation has released updated analysis comparing the cost of continuing to operate coal plants to replacing them with solar, wind, or batteries. The results are clear: continued reliance on coal is…
Celebrating Black History Month
The progress made in clean energy would not be possible without the ingenuity and perseverance of Black Americans.
The Southeast Has Much to Gain From Electrifying Transportation - $60 Billion to be Exact
Because most electricity is generated locally, shifting to electric transportation will save consumers money at the plug and keep more of their transportation fuel dollars recirculating through regional and local economies.
Putting South Carolina State Decision Makers in the Driver’s Seat
Where the Rubber Meets the Road South Carolina state lawmakers and agency decision-makers got to experience electric vehicle technology during an EV Ride and Drive event this past week in Columbia. The…
Will the Florida PSC Act to Help Customers by Modernizing Energy Efficiency Policy?
Florida power bills are higher than ever – in part because Florida invests so little in energy efficiency. The Florida Public Service Commission has an opportunity to modernize its policy on helping…
Five Key Priorities for New TVA Board Leadership
On February 16, six new members of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors will join three existing members for the first quarterly TVA Board meeting of 2023 in Florence, Alabama.…
We Are Being Called to Action as the "Clean Energy Generation"
A message from Dr. Stephen A. Smith, Executive Director of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, on the defining fork in the road we are facing, and why we're being called to unite…
Land Use Implications of Energy Choices
Criticism has increased recently about the amount of land required for clean energy resources. This blog post examines the land use implications of various energy technologies -- particularly solar.
Two Ways the EPA Can Save Lives and Reduce Pollution with Strong New Rules
Strong EPA rules are a critical tool as we work to protect our communities and the environment from dangerous pollution.