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…
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…
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.
Electric Vehicles Could Add $47 Billion Annually to Southeast Economy
Because most electricity is generated locally, shifting to electric transportation will save consumers money at the plug and keep more of their transportation fuel dollars recirculating through local economies.
Why SACE Supports FPL’s Proposed Rate Settlement
This op-ed, written by SACE Executive Director Dr. Stephen A. Smith, originally appeared in South Florida Sun Sentinel on August 20, 2021. Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is a nonprofit organization committed to…
Learning the Importance of Environmental Assessment Analysis for a Career in Clean Energy
During my summer internship at SACE, I’ve experienced a tremendous amount of professional growth, which will prepare me for a future working to reduce humanity's carbon footprint.
IPCC Climate Report: The Crisis is Here - There's Still Time for Meaningful Action
We live in a narrow window of time where we can take meaningful action to avert the worst impacts of climate change.