SACE is making sustainable biodiesel
SACE has started a subsidiary to make biodiesel. With higher fuel costs, growing issues of national security and an increasing awareness of the impact of global warming pollution, the use of renewable…
Tennessee Congressman steps forward to lead on clean energy
A new Southeastern leader for our clean energy future may have just stepped forward. On Thursday, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) from Memphis introduced legislation into the U.S. House of Representatives that would…
It Is About the Jobs
This post was co-authored by Anne Blair If there was anything clear in President Obama's State of the Union address it was the need for JOBS, JOBS, JOBS. Renewable energy development can…
Florida Utilities Balking at Efficiency Goals
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) just set goals for electric energy efficiency well below targets set—and achieved—by other states, but not surprisingly, several FEECA utilities filed objections seeking still lower goals. Earlier, we reviewed the…
Snow and Solar Power: My Obsession
As the east dug itself out of another snowstorm, I found myself up on a ladder pushing snow off my solar panels on a Sunday afternoon. Of course, I did not have…
SACE is carbon neutral
SACE is officially certified as "carbon neutral" after working to lower its carbon footprint and offset 100% of its carbon emissions. SACE’s first priority is to invest in office energy efficiency improvements,…
Mixed Signals in the State of the Union Address
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
EPA Rules Mean Big Challenges Ahead for Dirty Coal
In recent months, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken great strides to improve air quality and protect the environment by proposing stricter standards for ozone and sulfur dioxide, and begin regulation…
While Cape Wind Awaits, South Carolina Advances Offshore Wind
For most of the past decade (8.5 years to be exact), America has been talking about developing her first offshore wind farm. With all eyes turned towards New England, we have witnessed…
Billions of dollars pour into energy efficiency
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.