post | 04.30.2026
Skyrocketing Bills Aren’t “Cool.” Fight Back.
Rising electric bills in the Southeast aren't accidental — utility executives, data centers, and weak regulators are driving costs up. Here's what you can do.
Focus Area Archives
post | 04.20.2026
Energy Efficient Upgrades, Plug-In Solar, and 4 Other Ways Clean Energy Has Cut Energy Bills
As energy costs climb, take a look at just six of the many ways that clean energy is lowering bills across the Southeast
post | 04.03.2026
This Tennessee Couple Plugs Into Solar One Outlet at a Time
Richard and Mary Cawthorn installed a plug-in solar system at their Tennessee home, pairing small-scale generation with years of energy-efficiency upgrades.
post | 03.31.2026
Fossil Fuels Let Us Down Again
It's time to stop warring with each other over fossil fuels that belong to the past, because no one can embargo the sun.
post | 03.20.2026
Bringing Energy Upgrades to Georgia’s Smallest Communities: Inside GEFA’s EECBG Initiative
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority is managing $2.9 million in federal grants to help rural and underserved communities make long-overdue energy upgrades — and building a blueprint for...
post | 03.18.2026
Ten Southeast U.S. Representatives Join Push to Lower Americans’ Energy Bills
The Energy Bills Relief Act Would Cut Costs by Expanding Clean Energy and Modernizing the Electric Grid
post | 03.10.2026
Groups in South Carolina Reach Settlement with Duke Energy in Merger Proposal
If approved by the Commission, the settlement commits Duke to deliver on cost savings for South Carolina customers
post | 03.09.2026
Energy Efficient Homes Save Lives During Winter Storms & Heat Waves
Study shows that high-performance homes keep residents safe for days in power outages during cold snaps and heat waves.
post | 03.06.2026
Southeast Politicians Vote to Take Away Programs That Reduce Home Energy Bills
See how your representative voted.
post | 03.02.2026
Understanding Your Electric Bill: Why Rates Are Surging and What You Can Do
Confused by your rising electric bill? We break down every charge, explain why rates are climbing, and show you how to fight back.