Senator Alexander energy sprawl concept, confused, inaccurate and out of context
Senator Alexander's latest tirade against wind includes the concept of energy sprawl; see an October 5, 2009 press release from his website and this Wall Street Journal article. He has taken a…
Georgia Citizens Voice Opposition to New Coal Plant
Georgia Citizens attended statewide public hearings on Tuesday to voice their opposition to Plant Washington and their frustration with the lack of public opportunity for comment. On Tuesday, Oct. 6th, Georgia citizens…
Energy efficiency, next up at the Florida Public Service Commission
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Duke Wants To Raise Your Bill... For Dirty Coal
Sign NC Conservation Network's Petition Opposing Duke's 18% Rate Increase TODAY! Have you heard the news? Duke Energy wants to raise customer utility bills... in part to pay for dirty coal. Throughout…
Smith home featured in Tennessee solar home tour
This Saturday, the City of Knoxville will hold a Solar Tour and Fair in conjunction with the world's largest grassroots solar event, the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour. Beginning at…
Department of Energy approves Tennessee Solar Initiative
The Department of Energy approved Tennessee's State Energy Plan on September 14th, marking a big step forward for the developing solar markets in Tennessee. The final plan, known as the Volunteer State…
The Road to Copenhagen with Climate Week in the USA and Beyond
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
When Power Interest and Public Interest Collide in Florida
It has been a great disappointment but not a surprise to watch the veil of utility regulation pulled back in Florida. The Florida Public Service Commission is the state agency entrusted with…
Lessons from the Road in Coastal North Carolina
In late August, I embarked on a trip to coastal North Carolina to meet business-owners, citizens and local decision makers to involve them in the regional climate and energy work that we…
Climate Change and Peak Oil, Two Problems with One Solution
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.