Serious flaws found in EPA coal ash rule cost-benefit analysis
The post below discusses a recent announcement from Earthjustice, Environmental Integrity Project and the Stockholm Environment Institute regarding the cost of coal ash regulations. This post, written by Sue Sturgis, is reposted…
Global Warming Fact Sheets NOW in Spanish
VEA NUESTROS BLOG EN ESPANOL Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is now releasing Spanish versions of our newly created, state specific, global warming fact sheets. Through these translated materials, SACE is continuing…
Hojas Informativas Sobre Calentamiento Global, AHORA en Espanol
Read this blog in ENGLISH. La Alianza Sureña Para Energía Limpia (Southern Alliance for Clean Energy – SACE) está publicando en español sus nuevas hojas informativas sobre el calentamiento global, especificas a…
Is Biomass Electricity a Smart Thing to Do?
There is tremendous debate and controversy over biomass, and in some locations there is significant grassroots opposition to biopower projects. A recurring question is whether utilization of biomass for energy production is…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…