FERC Deadlocked, SEEM Moves Forward
On October 12, 2021, the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) proposed in Docket No. ER21-1111 "became effective by operation of law" because of the "absence of Commission action on or before October…
Florida Prepares to Accelerate Electric Vehicles
Over the past year, the Florida Department of Transportation engaged electric vehicle (EV) stakeholders to develop Florida's EV Master Plan. The plan isn't perfect, but it is a critical step towards accelerating…
North Carolina's HB 951: Improved but still problematic
New revisions to HB 951 improve on the controversial North Carolina legislation. The intent behind the bill is clear: reduce carbon, move toward performance-based rate regulation, reduce the financial burden to customers…
New Report Shows Growing Consensus on Benefits of 80% Clean Electricity by 2030
A new report by Energy Innovation finds that there is a growing consensus among expert researchers that achieving 80% clean electricity by 2030 would be feasible, affordable, reliable, and deeply beneficial to…
Clean Electricity Performance Program Proposal and Southeast Utilities
The Clean Electricity Performance Program, or CEPP, which is a key climate provision within the larger Build Back Better Act, made a large step toward becoming law when it passed out of…
Memphis City Council passes one law protecting Memphians from oil pipeline pollution. Other laws still pending.
Concerned citizens in Memphis finally have some concrete means for fighting back against future pipeline projects.
New "Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative” Launches To Accelerate EV Market Expansion
SACE joins over 60 stakeholders collaborating to leverage transportation electrification opportunities in the Southeast.
National Drive Electric Week 2021 is Almost Here!
National Drive Electric Week is September 25 through October 3, 2021. Join a local event to learn more or register to show off your electric ride!
SACE members speak up for a clean electricity standard
Congress is currently considering a Clean Electricity Performance Program, which could drastically reduce carbon emissions and advance clean energy. Here’s what our members have to say in support of it.
The climate crisis is a health crisis
This guest blog, written by Dr. Neha Pathak, originally ran on the Hill on September 7, 2021.