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 Article | 08.17.2022

“Solar in the Southeast” Report: SunRisers and SunBlockers (Leaders and Laggards)

The SunRiser list is a fan favorite every year. That list showcases the utilities demonstrating the highest ambition over the next four years. SunBlockers are the opposite end of the spectrum; those...

 Article | 08.16.2022

SACE Celebrates Signing of the ‘Inflation Reduction Act,’ Notes Work to be Done 

We at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy celebrate the historic scope of the Inflation Reduction Act as momentous and urgently needed, yet also recognize that the investment is not a cure-all but...

 Article | 08.12.2022

Continued Mismanagement of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Units 3 & 4 will Cost Ratepayers

Exhibiting poor judgment, Georgia Power Company has repeatedly inaccurately estimated costs for Plant Vogtle units 3 & 4. This mismanagement will result in excessive costs for both ratepayers and...

 Article | 08.12.2022

Advocates and Businesses Rally around Advanced Clean Trucks Rule in North Carolina

Advocates and businesses are calling for North Carolina’s adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule (ACT) to accelerate truck and bus electrification in the state.

 Article | 08.10.2022

“Solar in the Southeast” Report: Large Utility Rankings

SACE's annual "Solar in the Southeast" report ranks our region's largest utilities. In the third blog post of the series, we examine how those rankings have evolved over the past five years.

 Article | 08.05.2022

We’re on the Cusp of Historic Climate Action

We’re seeing the impacts of climate change every day, with dire implications around the world. It’s time for our nation to begin in earnest to fulfill our duty and meet our pledges to the world...

 Article | 08.04.2022

“Solar in the Southeast” Report: Federal Actions Could Propel Solar Industry Forward

In this second blog post of our series about the "Solar in the Southeast" fifth annual report, SACE elaborates on the supply chain disruption currently impacting the solar sector and the resulting...

 Article | 08.01.2022

Energy Policy Staff

 Article | 07.22.2022

SACE and Coalition Partners Submit Carbon Plan to North Carolina Utilities Commission

SACE and co-intervenors submitted a plan that the NCUC could take to achieve its North Carolina carbon reduction mandates. Independent expert analysis shows that investments in energy efficiency,...

 Article | 07.22.2022

Georgia Power’s Long-Term Energy Plans Make Progress on Clean Energy, But Key Issues Deferred

On Thursday, July 21st, the Georgia Public Service Commission concluded the months-long process of deciding on Georgia Power’s 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) or long-term resource plan. The...