Byhalia Pipeline is contrary to the future we need
SACE opposes the Byhalia Connection Pipeline, a proposed pipeline that would pump crude oil from Southwest Memphis to Marshall County, Mississippi.
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.
Will the Florida PSC Take This Opportunity to Reform Outdated Efficiency Practices?
The Florida PSC could miss a unique opportunity to modernize its outdated practices for setting energy efficiency goals. The outcome of the current rulemaking process is of critical importance for families, businesses,…
Newest KUB Board member aims to remove barriers and advocate for low-income customers
This blog post was written by Brady Watson, former Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. UPDATE: On January 21, 2021, Claudia Caballero was sworn in as KUB's newest…
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor: Leading on Sustainability & Resilience
In an era where political leadership is all too rare, it’s a treat to applaud Tampa Mayor Jane Castor for her vision of Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow. As part of this broader effort,…
The Chains Are Breaking -- What Will You Do?
Georgia sits at the crossroads of perhaps one of the most pivotal moments in our nation’s history. This election year has been historic, in part because of Georgia, and SACE's President of…
2019 Rankings: High usage contributes to high electricity bills in Southeast
Last month, October, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released another year of utility-reported electricity data. The latest annual data is for the calendar year of 2019. Looking at the EIA's tabulation…
High energy bills plague low-income Floridians
As regulators allow utilities to disconnect power during the pandemic, it’s time to get to the root of the problem
City Council and MLGW have a Triple Play Opportunity for Memphis
This op-ed, co-written by Memphis resident Pearl Eva Walker, who works on the Memphis Has the Power campaign, and SACE Executive Director Dr. Stephen A. Smith originally appeared in Commercial Appeal on September 25,…
TVA Board Firings and a Time of Reckoning for Memphis
This blog post was written by Damon Moglen, SACE contractor. In a widening scandal, President Trump fired the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board Chair, James “Skip” Thompson, and a Board Member, Richard…