How Valuable is Wind Energy?
In 1991, President George HW Bush signed into law the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy and other renewable energy resources. But, the wind power industry was not able to quickly…
Environmental Justice Community Airs Concerns in Memphis
Last weekend, the 2015 Memphis Environmental Justice Conference - Envisioning a Cleaner, Healthier Environment - brought people together, both local and national, to hear speakers talk on issues ranging from transportation issues, labor and…
TVA Undermines Distributed Solar and Disregards Its Own Stakeholder Process
Over the past year and a half, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) worked with stakeholders to study the value of rooftop solar systems. On October 20, TVA published the result, "Distributed Generation…
Veterans Go Solar For Freedom, Security, and Jobs
Today we honor and express our thanks to America’s veterans for their public service and dedication to protecting the United States. Furthermore, we wish to give a special recognition to our veterans…
Green your holiday shopping list and support SACE with Chari-tees
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Who's asking for (and getting) even more taxpayer bailouts? Hint: they've done it before
This blog was written by Sara Barczak, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Guest Post: Polluters are Making the Same Old “Sky is Falling” Claims about the Clean Power Plan
This Guest Post was written by Graham McCahan, Senior Attorney with the Environmental Defense Fund. The original post appeared on EDF's Climate 411 blog and can be viewed here. The ink wasn’t…
Guest Post: Why We Support the ITC Extension and Why You Should Too
In this Guest Post, Yuri Horwitz challenges the solar industry: “A question for each of us is whether the future is crafted for us, or whether we craft that future.” Yuri Horwitz is…
New Report: Power Infrastructure Faces Increased Vulnerability From Climate Change
A report released earlier this week by the Union of Concerned Scientists examines the vulnerability of electricity infrastructure as global warming increases the likelihood of extreme flooding. The report, titled Lights Out:…
Scary Stuff Blocking Solar in the Sunshine State
I am constantly amazed at how low Florida’s monopoly utilities are willing to go to protect their right to pollute and keep their captive customers. Frankly, it’s scary and that seems very…