SACE and Allies Urge Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring 100% Clean Electricity in the United States by 2035
Fully decarbonizing the power sector, along with electrification, would reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 70-80%, helping fulfill our commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement while simultaneously creating millions of jobs, cleaning…
Tracking Decarbonization in the Southeast: Every Year Matters and Every Choice Matters
Several electric utilities in the region have set long-term goals to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions...but will it be too little too late? To answer this question, SACE has analyzed historical data…
A summary of the climate-related funding proposals in the American Jobs Plan
This blog post was written by Brady Watson, former Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. As we mentioned in our blog post a few weeks back, the American…
A Bold Plan to Build Back Better with Clean Energy Jobs & Infrastructure
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Why Strengthening Our Democracy is Vital to Confronting the Climate Crisis
It is essential for communities to have access to the ballot box and the right to vote to ensure everyday Americans’ voices are the basis for how policies are made. Our ability to…
Biden is laying a solid foundation for action on climate, energy, and equity
Utilizing executive powers and simultaneously working to support and bolster existing market trends, the Biden administration seems to be pursuing a sea change in how we confront the climate crisis.
Are We Driving Towards an All-Electric, American-Made Federal Fleet?
President Biden has been making swift work aligning solutions to the climate crisis and economic recovery. The tools to reach these goals are re-investing in American manufacturing with a focus on environmental…
SACE's Third Annual "Energy Efficiency in the Southeast" Report: A Solution to Multiple Crises
Just three utilities deliver ~75% of efficiency savings in the Southeast, while some of our biggest utilities do almost nothing. As COVID-19 and the climate crisis intensify energy inequity, we need efficiency…
Knoxville Climate Council Holds Recap Meeting
This blog post was written by Brady Watson, former Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. On Wednesday, January 20th, the Knoxville Mayor’s Climate Council convened for a recap…
On Day One of the Biden Administration, the U.S. Rejoins Paris Climate Agreement
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.