Gov. McCrorys Disconnect on Beaches and Offshore Drilling
This is a guest post by Institute for Southern Studies Editorial Director, Sue Sturgis. This piece was originally posted on the Institute for Southern Studies' blog, Facing South. In his first State…
Southern Company: Squirreling the Energy Efficiency Debate
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
What Government Can Do Now
What do the five largest U.S. coal companies, five largest U.S. utilities, five largest U.S. auto manufacturers, leading environmental organizations and labor unions representing over 14 million Americans all have in common?…
Going the Distance: Range Anxiety Overlooks the EV Sweet Spot
This blog by Rocky Mountain Institute's Editorial Director, Peter Bronski, originally appeared on the RMI Outlet, here. There’s a famous clip from the sitcom Seinfeld, where Kramer takes a car out for…
Honoring the Founding Fathers with Energy Freedom
SACE Renewable Energy Manager, Charlie Coggeshall, and SACE Director of Research, John Wilson, contributed to this post. This week, we celebrate George Washington's birthday to honor the leadership of our first president…
Bullying the messenger, burying the truth on CRS coal ash report
Four years ago the Kingston coal ash disaster put a spotlight on the need for federal coal ash regulations when a dam failed, releasing one billion gallons of the toxic waste, poisoning 300 acres…
Duke to Close Buck and Riverbend Plants Ahead of Schedule
Duke Energy recently announced that it would retire two of its oldest coal-fired power plants in April 2013, two years ahead of schedule, which is welcome news to many in the state…
56 Floridians Travel to Washington D.C. for Massive Rally for Presidential Action on Climate Crisis
“Forward on Climate” rally, expected to draw 20,000 Americans, will be largest climate rally ever. UPDATE: 35,000-40,000 participated--it was an exciting and inspiring day! Look for follow-up post soon. On Sunday,…
Chasing Ice: The Local Connection
If you know someone who still hasn’t bought into the idea of anthropogenic climate change, Chasing Ice, a documentary that reveals stunning images of glaciers retreating, could serve as a powerful educational…
The State of Our Union is Warm, Leaning to Hot
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.