Article | 04.28.2020
TVA Bait and Switch: Says local utilities can self-generate 5% of energy, then offers program that only allows 1-2%
Update: Since this blog was published TVA adjusted the rules of its Flexibility Program to multiply solar capacity by a factor of 0.4 so that LPCs can generate up to … Continued
Article | 12.18.2019
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!
11.13.2019
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 a list of...
10.01.2019
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.
08.22.2019
TVA Board votes to keep rates flat, but customer bills could still rise
Board of Directors approved TVA's budget and long-term resource plan today. The budget stops annual rate increases, at least in the near term, but does not address high bills. The resource plan guts...
06.29.2019
TVA releases final long-term resource plan, and we are underwhelmed
TVA fails to deliver on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transparency in their final IRP. But most of all, it fails its customers.
04.04.2019
Last Minute “Transparency” – TVA releases key planning data days before comment deadline
Amelia Shenstone, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, also contributed to this blog.
03.05.2019
Alabama, Reject Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Taxes
Alabamians, take action! If you drive an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid, you shouldn’t have to pay $150 - $250 per year for the privilege. Alabama Governor, Kay Ivey has proposed...
03.04.2019
Alabama Power coal plant retirement: Customers stuck with the bill
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
06.08.2015
PSC’s ‘Misplaced Priorities’ Lead to Higher Utility Bills for Alabamians
