Energy Efficiency in the Southeast Annual Report: Federal Funding Adds to Tremendous Potential
Despite years of underinvestment on efficiency in the Southeast, a massive infusion of new federal funding and recent changes in utility resource planning create a once-in-a-generation opportunity to cash in our region's…
Electric Vehicles are Gaining Ground in the Southeast as Billions of Investment Dollars Flow
The Southeast electric vehicle market continues growing even as supportive public policies are lagging. But the policy landscape may change as over 40% of the nation's EV and supply chain investment has…
The Southeast Has Much to Gain From Electrifying Transportation - $60 Billion to be Exact
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 regional and local economies.
Putting South Carolina State Decision Makers in the Driver’s Seat
Where the Rubber Meets the Road South Carolina state lawmakers and agency decision-makers got to experience electric vehicle technology during an EV Ride and Drive event this past week in Columbia. The…
Will the Florida PSC Act to Help Customers by Modernizing Energy Efficiency Policy?
Florida power bills are higher than ever – in part because Florida invests so little in energy efficiency. The Florida Public Service Commission has an opportunity to modernize its policy on helping…
Two Ways the EPA Can Save Lives and Reduce Pollution with Strong New Rules
Strong EPA rules are a critical tool as we work to protect our communities and the environment from dangerous pollution.
Electric Transportation Toolkit Update Includes New Federal Funding
SACE's 2023 Electric Transportation Toolkit update includes information about federal funding opportunities for local governments as well as case studies demonstrating innovative local government actions to increase access to electric vehicles and…
A New Chance to Go Big with Energy Efficiency in Tennessee
By partnering with local governments to leverage massive new federal grants, TVA can re-embrace efficiency and end Tennessee's status of having among the highest energy consumption in the nation.
Southeast State and Local Govt's Stepped Up Their Electric Transportation Game in 2022
Electric vehicle (EV) sales trends and federal policies grab headlines, but state and local governments' actions are helping drive market growth.
Georgians tell Georgia Power: "Don't Raise my Bill"
From the coast to the capitol, Georgians are speaking out about Georgia Power’s proposed bill increases.