Meeting power needs with less coal in Georgia
Ulla Reeves, SACE's Regional Program Director, contributed to and edited this blog. On January 7, Georgia Power Co. announced that it would shutter 15 generating units – about 2,000 megawatts (MW) or…
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Solar in 2012 and an Outlook for 2013
There were good, bad, and ugly things happening in the solar industry in 2012, and though more of the same can be expected in 2013, it may end up being the year…
Southeast Coal Exports: A Climate Shell Game?
Ulla Reeves, SACE's Regional Program Director edited and contributed to this post. What has long been thought of as an energy issue primarily affecting the Pacific Northwest is now making its way…
Wind turning heads in Alabama: turbines next?
Onshore wind power can work and be profitable in Alabama. That's according to Pioneer Green Energy, the experienced wind energy developer behind the Shinbone Wind Energy Center proposed near Gadsden, in northeastern Alabama.…
Offshore Wind Progressing in North Carolina
Update, January 28 - The deadline for comments has been extended to March 7. Submit comments here. Things are moving in the realm of offshore wind energy in North Carolina. The Bureau…
The Georgia Power Solar Play
SACE applauds Georgia Power Company (GPC) for developing new opportunities to support the state’s solar industry and for demonstrating cost competitiveness of solar technology in a part of the country that boasts…
Geauxing Solar in South Louisiana
My family and I moved to Lafayette, Louisiana a little over a year ago. We were pleasantly surprised to find out Louisiana has some of the best solar incentives in the country,…
New Report Confirms Black Carbon Significant to Climate Change: Diesel Engines Best Target
A striking new report was released yesterday showing diesel pollution's significance in climate change. In fact, the report shows that black carbon is the second most important individual climate-warming agent after carbon dioxide…
Open Letter to Sens. Corker and Alexander on TVA Board Nominations
Update: On February 7, 2013 the organizations on this letter received a response from Senator Corker's office; the letter can be viewed here. We have still received no response from Senator Alexander's…
New Report: Global Warming Undeniable, Extreme Weather Getting Worse
This post was coauthored by SACE Policy & Communications Director, Jennifer Rennicks. The draft of the newest National Climate Assessment (NCA) report was officially made available today, and the findings for this…