Candidate Gloria Johnson on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Gloria Johnson, the Democratic Party candidate running for election to represent Tennessee in the United States Senate. Also in this series,…
The North Carolina Utilities Commission has a hole to fill on North Carolina’s road to decarbonization
Big decisions are coming regarding what resources will fill a looming hole in electricity generation as coal plants are retired and an uncertain amount of new load is added to the grid.
TVA Draft IRP - Exceedingly Broad Planning is Meaningless
TVA's draft does not present a single strategy or plan for TVA to prioritize moving forward. Instead it presents 30 potential paths forward based on 6 scenarios and 5 strategies.
Talking EVs: 3 Hot Topics Right Now
SACE's Electric Transportation Director shares insights into timely electric vehicle (EV) topics on LinkedIn. Check out what's captured his attention recently and join the conversation.
From Lifeline to Land Grab
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was once a beacon of hope for rural communities, bringing electricity and progress to the region during one of the hardest times in American history. Today, however,…
TVA Raises Rates without Public Scrutiny to continue Fossil Fuel Bonanza
At its Board meeting on August 24, 2024, TVA requested and the Board approved a 5.25% increase to rates, which increases TVA’s expected revenues by nearly $500 million in Fiscal Year 2025.…
Is Duke Energy planning our power grid, or are they just guessing?
The country's third largest energy company says it is trying to meet carbon reduction standards. But Duke's actions don't seem to match its words.
SACE submits comments on TVA's New Caledonia Gas Plant DEIS
TVA's proposed combustion turbines in Mississippi would be a significant source of carbon and high social costs. Grid-scale battery storage is easily positioned to support grid integration of more renewables.
Candidate Andy Ogles on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Andy Ogles, the Republican Party candidate running for reelection to represent Tennessee Congressional District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives.…
Candidate Maryam Abolfazli on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Maryam Abolfazli, the Democratic Party candidate running to represent Tennessee Congressional District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Also in…