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 Article | 04.05.2021

The Pandemic Effect – Efficiency Performance and Energy Affordability Challenges in 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic made energy bills even more unaffordable for families in the Southeast, while utility energy efficiency programs also took a hit. New data shows how the response taken by each...

 Article | 04.05.2021

Not Fooling, New EV Pilot Approved in Florida

The Florida Public Service Commission approved an EV charging pilot program for Tampa Electric Company allowing the company to own and operate 200 new charging ports.

 Article | 04.02.2021

President Biden Boosts Offshore Wind

President Biden unveiled his plan to begin harnessing the power of offshore wind energy this week.

 Article | 03.31.2021

A Bold Plan to Build Back Better with Clean Energy Jobs & Infrastructure

This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.

 Article | 03.31.2021

Nothing to Lose, everything to gain: Memphians will only benefit from MLGW’s request for proposals

 Article | 03.25.2021

Where the Candidates Stand On Energy: Chattanooga Mayoral Candidate Kim White

In this blog, we examine the policies and positions of Kim White, candidate running for Mayor in the Chattanooga runoff election. Also in this series we profile Tim Kelly, the other candidate in the...

 Article | 03.25.2021

Where the Candidates Stand On Energy: Chattanooga Mayoral Candidate Tim Kelly

In this blog, we examine the policies and positions of Tim Kelly, candidate running for Mayor in the Chattanooga runoff election. Also in this series we profile Kim White, the other candidate in the...

 Article | 03.25.2021

EV Readiness – Why We Need It Now

Electric vehicle (EV) readiness dramatically decreases the costs to install EV charging infrastructure down the road by utilizing pre-construction planning to include parking spaces with electrical...

 Article | 03.24.2021

Memphis Elected Officials Reject Byhalia Pipeline

Over the past week, Memphis City Council and Shelby County Commission each took actions to protect the community from the impacts of the Byhalia Connection, the proposed pipeline that would carry...

 Article | 03.23.2021

Southern Company and Georgia Power are funding politicians sponsoring voter suppression efforts. We’re fighting back