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.
Clean energy competitiveness, by the numbers
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Choosing Sides in the Climate Debate
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Will Florida choose a high-cost energy future?
August 2009 was busy in Tallahassee for Florida utilities. With lots of attention from the media, early in the month, Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet approved new nuclear reactors for Progress…
Don't Sell Florida Beaches to Big Oil
The debate for opening up waters to offshore drilling within 10 miles of the Florida coast continues in full fervor. In fact, it is likely that the Florida State Legislature will consider…