Solar Boom Continues!
2013: another record year for the solar industry! The much anticipated solar market report, U.S. Solar Market Insight Report: 2013 Year-in-Review, was released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and…
Commissioner Putnam, I'm Hungry for Leadership
I’m so sick of political doublespeak in Washington and Tallahassee. It’s time that we the people get serious about holding our elected representatives accountable. Here is one that needs our attention: Florida…
Solar Mythbusters #3: Too much solar power?
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Mississippi is the "sunshine state" for the Tennessee Valley Authority
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Duke Energy: This is Not Leadership
Shorter versions of this oped were originally published in North Carolina in the Charlotte Observer on February 10, 2014 (found here) and in Florida in the Tampa Bay Times on February 11,…
Florida could learn clean energy solutions from Puerto Rico
Having grown up on the small island of Puerto Rico, I’ve always had a special connection to the sea. However, it’s unfortunate that the consequences of climate change will soon begin to…
Green Super Bowl XLVIII: Champions of Sustainability
This blog entry was written by Allie Brown, former Clean Energy Advocacy Manager at SACE.
Solar Mythbusters #2: Intermittency is a barrier to solar development?
Myth: The intermittent nature of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation prevents it from being a dependable energy source for utilities. This is the second in our Solar Mythbusters series see #1 on Clouds…
Solar Deserves a Shout Out!
Today marks the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) 40th anniversary, and the nation’s first “Shout Out for Solar” day! And there are many reasons to “shout out” for solar. Over the past…
Less Sunny Year in Gainesville
A few weeks ago the Gainesville City Commissioners voted (5-2) to suspend the Regional Utilities (GRU) feed-in tariff (FiT) solar program. Interestingly, the event received little attention outside the Gainesville area, despite…