Our Views

 Article | 04.20.2023

New Traction on Efficiency Programs for Manufactured Homes

Manufactured homes consume far more energy per square foot than other types of construction, making electric bills unaffordable for many residents. Despite the South having more manufactured homes...

 Article | 03.27.2023

Energy Efficiency in the Southeast Annual Report: Federal Funding Adds to Tremendous Potential

Despite years of underinvestment on efficiency in the Southeast, a massive infusion of new federal funding and recent changes in utility resource planning create a once-in-a-generation opportunity to...

 Article | 03.08.2023

Electric Vehicles are Gaining Ground in the Southeast as Billions of Investment Dollars Flow

The Southeast electric vehicle market continues growing even as supportive public policies are lagging. But the policy landscape may change as over 40% of the nation's EV and supply chain investment...

 Article | 02.08.2023

Land Use Implications of Energy Choices

Criticism has increased recently about the amount of land required for clean energy resources. This blog post examines the land use implications of various energy technologies -- particularly solar.

 Article | 01.10.2023

Florida is scoring BIG in electric transportation wins, will Georgia play smart to catch up?

 Article | 12.27.2022

Georgia PSC Grinches Deny Tricycles

A decision in the Georgia Power rate case last week failed to provide age-appropriate policy and will ensure Georgia remains a bottom-10 state for rooftop solar.

 Article | 11.29.2022

Georgians tell Georgia Power: “Don’t Raise my Bill”

From the coast to the capitol, Georgians are speaking out about Georgia Power’s proposed bill increases.

 Article | 11.08.2022

The 2022 Rate Case: Georgia Power’s $2.9 Billion Ask  

In the 2022 rate case, the Georgia PSC will determine what are "fair and reasonable" rates and charges Georgia Power can collect from its ~2.7 million customers over the next three years.

 Article | 10.11.2022

Georgia Cities Set Big Goals for Renewable Energy

Athens-Clarke County is one of eight local governments in Georgia planning a transition to 100% clean and renewable energy.

 Article | 09.29.2022

Where the Candidates Stand On Energy: Incumbent Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate in Georgia, Rev. Raphael Warnock

In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Reverend Raphael Warnock, incumbent Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Georgia. Also in this series, we profile Herschel...