When Power Interest and Public Interest Collide in Florida
It has been a great disappointment but not a surprise to watch the veil of utility regulation pulled back in Florida. The Florida Public Service Commission is the state agency entrusted with…
Lessons from the Road in Coastal North Carolina
In late August, I embarked on a trip to coastal North Carolina to meet business-owners, citizens and local decision makers to involve them in the regional climate and energy work that we…
Climate Change and Peak Oil, Two Problems with One Solution
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Clean energy competitiveness, by the numbers
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Choosing Sides in the Climate Debate
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Will Florida choose a high-cost energy future?
August 2009 was busy in Tallahassee for Florida utilities. With lots of attention from the media, early in the month, Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet approved new nuclear reactors for Progress…
Don't Sell Florida Beaches to Big Oil
The debate for opening up waters to offshore drilling within 10 miles of the Florida coast continues in full fervor. In fact, it is likely that the Florida State Legislature will consider…
TVA may shut down least efficient coal plants
The Tennessee Valley Authority, which operates the oldest fleet of coal plants in the South, is looking at shutting down its oldest coal-fired facilities. In April, I blogged about the Tennessee Valley…
Will new Sunshine State senator move Florida toward a clean energy economy?
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Santee Cooper Sees the Light, Cancels Pee Dee Coal Plant
In an astounding turn of events today, the state-owned utility Santee Cooper Board voted unanimously to suspend their plans to permit and develop the Pee Dee coal-fired power plant in Florence County,…