Largest Solar Program in the US Awaits Decision on Moving Forward
The two-day hearing on the proposed Florida Power & Light (FPL) SolarTogether tariff and program concluded last week. If approved by the Florida PSC, it will be the largest community solar program…
SACE expresses "cautious optimism" with recent South Carolina PSC decision on solar
Last week, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (SC PSC) accepted petitions by SACE and other parties to reconsider and rehear key aspects of their decision from last year that would have…
Georgia Public Service Commission Fails to Protect Georgians from Mandatory Fixed Fees
On Tuesday, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) made its ruling by a 4-1 vote on Georgia Power’s rate case, notably granting an ill-advised $4 increase in the mandatory monthly fee residential…
Untax the Sun -- Solar For ALL of Alabama
Alabama Power places an unfair tax on customers that use solar power. Solar power should be available to ALL of Alabama – free from unfair taxation!
TVA Proposes to Axe Customer Solar Program
On November 8, SACE submitted comments to TVA on their proposal to do away with a program that compensates customers for solar generated at their house or business and replace it with…
Florida: One Step Closer to Becoming Solar Energy Leader
A settlement agreement filed at the Florida Public Service Commission on the SolarTogether community solar program will, if approved, allow all FPL customers - including low-income - to participate in the largest community…
Reflecting on 8 Years Advocating for Clean Energy
SACE has a tradition of celebrating the passage of each staff member's work anniversary on their hire date with a celebratory email--usually with a funny picture or quote or something like that…
Corporate Climate Leadership: Necessary but Insufficient
Amazon and Google are leading. But corporate leadership is not a substitute for robust climate and energy policy at the state and national levels.
Another classic case of doublespeak from a Southeast utility –– this time it's Alabama Power
Alabama Power packages solar capacity approved four years ago into current proposal for gas plants.
What's everyone in the solar industry talking about?
Bryan Jacob represented SACE at Solar Power International (SPI) and North America Smart Energy Week along with 19,000 other energy professionals. Following are Bryan's reflections from this annual convening.