How Winter Storm Elliott prompted one family's switch to a heat pump
SACE Research Director Maggie Shober’s family faced a gas leak and rolling blackouts during Winter Storm Elliott, prompting their switch to a safer, more reliable heat pump for future winters.
FERC Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Ridgeline Expansion Pipeline
FERC's Final Environmental Impact Statement for the 122-mile Ridgeline Expansion gas pipeline in Tennessee glosses over safety risks.
Will Memphis Pay A Price for Elon Musk’s xAI “Colossus” Bait & Switch?
xAI came to Memphis claiming one thing, then in a sneak move, increased their project size by 10 times. This will essentially require a new power plant, and puts billionaires’ benefits above…
TVA's Secret Deals and Lack of Transparency: What Valley Residents Deserve to Know
TVA’s plans for a methane gas plant in Cheatham County reveal a troubling pattern of secrecy, insider deals, and disregard for community input. This blog explores how these actions are eroding public…
New federal grants will improve the Southeastern power grid. But the need for more will only grow from here.
Federal grants totaling $410 million will enhance Southeastern power grids, boosting renewable energy, reliability, and economic benefits. However, local efforts must address significant future transmission needs to sustain regional growth and energy…
It’s not too late for TVA and Elon Musk to take Memphis’s environmental health seriously
This op-ed, written by Rocky Mountain Institute transmission advocacy fellow Ben Adams, was originally published by Harvard Public Health on November 4th. In June, the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce made a…
Cleaner Air and Less Traffic: Why We Are FOR the Nashville Transit Referendum
A vote FOR Nashville’s transit ballot measure is a win for the environment and drivers’ time
Candidate Elaine Davis on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Elaine Davis, the Republican Party candidate running for reelection to represent Tennessee House District 18 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.…
Candidate Bryan Goldberg on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Bryan Goldberg, the Democratic Party candidate running for election to represent Tennessee House District 18 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.…
We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
With increasingly catastrophic storms like Helene, we need to call the source of this destruction what it is – burning fossil fuels. Yet this message is not being elevated in our region…