Could TVA achieve 1% Energy Efficiency?
Last week, I shared some thoughts on what a 1% energy efficiency goal could mean for the Southeast with some folks involved in the Tennessee Healthy Energy Campaign. My presentation was focused…
Will Hurricane Sandy Affect Wind Farms?
This blog is the first in a series of blogs examining the impacts of Hurricane Sandy and its connections to extreme weather and climate change. Other blogs can be read here. The…
Before the Court: SACE Protecting Consumers by Challenging Florida Nuclear Tax
This blog was written by Sara Barczak, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
The War on Coal Decoded
After learning of the Stop the War on Coal Act, which shockingly passed the House of Representatives a few weeks ago, I began to wonder where all these people (also known as our elected Representatives)…
The Tides They Are A-Changin
This is a guest post by Alden Meyer, Director of Strategy and Policy for Union of Concerned Scientists, originally published on the UCS blog, The Equation, on October 11, 2012. Even as…
Alabama Getaway: State rejects over $540,000 in federal efficiency funding because of utility and commission
This blog was written by Jimmy Green and Natalie Mims Alabama getaway, getaway. Alabama getaway, getaway. Only way to please me Turn around and leave and walk away. And that's just what…
Waterkeepers Take Legal Action to Stop Toxic Coal Ash
Waterkeepers Take Legal Action to Stop Toxic Coal Ash from Contaminating Groundwater This blog was originally posted on EcoWatch's website - click here for the original post. On October 10, conservation groups asked the…
Customers should not pay costs of Florida Power and Lights nuclear plant expansion
This post originally appeared in the Palm Beach Post on October 3, 2012. Read the post and view the comments here. A misguided state law that allows large utilities to charge consumers…
Follow the Money: How Dirty Energy Donations Impact Our Energy Policies
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Clemson Report Reveals Economic Impact of Wind Energy in SC
A new report from Clemson University details the magnitude of the wind energy industry in South Carolina's economy. The South Carolina Wind Energy Supply Chain Survey and Offshore Wind Economic Impact Study,…