Many Coal Plants in the SE are Ripe for Retirement
Today the Union of Concerned Scientists released an important new report entitled "Ripe for Retirement: The Case for Closing America's Costliest Coal Plants", which highlights the financial uncertainty of many coal plants around the…
What Obama Election Means for Coal, Climate Change, and American Energy Future
This blog, entitled "What Obama's Re-Election Means for Coal, Climate Change, and America's Energy Future" was written by Mary Anne Hitt, Director of the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign, and originally appeared in…
Controversial Former Progress Energy CEO Appointed to Head TVA
Today’s appointment of former Progress Energy CEO William Johnson as the new CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is raising the eyebrows of clean energy advocates across the region, including here…
Could TVA achieve 1% Energy Efficiency?
Last week, I shared some thoughts on what a 1% energy efficiency goal could mean for the Southeast with some folks involved in the Tennessee Healthy Energy Campaign. My presentation was focused…
Alabama Getaway: State rejects over $540,000 in federal efficiency funding because of utility and commission
This blog was written by Jimmy Green and Natalie Mims Alabama getaway, getaway. Alabama getaway, getaway. Only way to please me Turn around and leave and walk away. And that's just what…
Duke Energy Merger: Big Changes for Energy Efficiency in the Carolinas
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Federal Housing Finance Agency can fire up PACE or keep it frozen
There is opportunity available right now to add vitality and long-lasting productivity to our economy by fostering investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy by homeowners. However, a key regulator for the…
Duke Energy Merger: Big Changes for Energy Efficiency in Florida
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
How Cheap Is Coal?
Remember when coal was king? Just a few years ago the consensus was that coal was cheap and abundant and would remain that way for the foreseeable future. Today, though, coal prices…
To Avoid Price Shocks, We Must Meet Energy Needs
This guest post, written by SACE consultant Susan Glickman, originally appeared in the Sunshine State News, 22-Aug-12. Read the post and view the comments here. The energy challenges of the 21st century demand…