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EPA Greenhouse Gas Limits to Take Effect in 2011

Despite what you may have heard about the United States’ continuing failure to address the dangers of global climate change, on January 2, 2011 greenhouse gases (GHGs) will, for the first time…

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A Congressional Review: Clean Energy Policy in the 111th Congress

This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.

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Where Solar and Wind Power Meet in South Carolina

On a blustery, yet sunny, December afternoon in Summerville, South Carolina just outside of Charleston, a crowd of about 100 gathered to witness the unveiling of the state's largest solar tracker.  The…

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Smaller Size, Big Price Tag: Small modular reactors are risky

This blog was written by Sara Barczak, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.

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Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Passes Just in Time for the Holidays

Just in time for the holidays, we have received a special gift from Congress -- the passage of an important health bill, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010 (also known as…

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Over $7 Million in Solar Innovation Grants Awarded to Tennessee Solar Industry

Tennessee businesses in the solar industry have been awaiting the announcement of awarded grants from the Tennessee Solar Institute (TSI) for weeks. And they finally got it.  On December 8th, TSI announced…

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Plant Washington Air Permit REJECTED by Georgia Court

In welcome and exciting news, the Georgia state court Judge, Ronit Walker, ruled Thursday that the proposed coal-fired Plant Washington air permits are inadequate to protect public health and the environment.  According…

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Deposing King Coal

This blog is a re-post from Facing South, the online magazine of the Institute for Southern Studies, and was written by Sue Sturgis on December 15, 2010.   Please also see SACE's blog,…

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Cancun climate talks inspire and disappoint, near-term opportunities at hand

This post was co-authored by SACE's Board Chair, John Noel; Anne Blair, SACE's Diesel and Bioenergy Program Manager; and Jennifer Rennicks, SACE's Federal Policy Director. Last week I had the opportunity to…

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SACE wins EPA Clean Diesel Award

Today, SACE is pleased to announce our recent $5 million award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the creation of our new program "Clean Trucks Make Cents" (CTMC). The award,…