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TVA is the Biggest SunBlocker (again): Solar in the Southeast (Part 4)
The fourth installment of our blog series discussing the outcomes of SACE's 2018 "Solar in the Southeast" report discusses TVA's shortcomings when it comes to embracing clean solar.
South Carolina Legislature Gives Two Thumbs Up To Wind Energy
Last week, the South Carolina Legislature passed a resolution in support of wind energy in the Palmetto State. Senator Greg Hembree (R-Dillon and Horry Counties) introduced S 757, a concurrent resolution "to recognize the…
Florida 2020 Legislative Electric Vehicle Summary
Now that Florida's 2020 legislative session has adjourned, here’s an update on the one electric vehicle-related bill that passed.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: How KUB’s New Contract Sells Its Customers Short
The ink is drying on two major contracts Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) entered in with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on Thursday: A multi-decade contract for KUB to purchase power from TVA (page…
The Incompetent Blame Game as the Gulf Bleeds
I have watched this horrific spill unfold with utter disbelief at the lack of preparedness and clear incompetence of the oil companies’ response. It May Look "Slick" Remember the American Petroleum Institute’s…
TVA: NEPA is Not a Stand-in for Public Input in an IRP
While TVA's IRP is not exempt from NEPA review, TVA can and should have a separate public, accessible, and transparent process for its IRPs.
TVA Board Appointments Present Opportunity for a Sustainable Energy Future
After several months of waiting, President Obama has nominated Neil McBride and Barbara Heskew, both Tennesseans, to fill two of the four vacant seats on the TVA Board of Directors. They now…
Sara Vinson: How Vowing Against Oil Changes Led to a Family Love of EVs
Sara Vinson first switched to an electric vehicle five years ago. Now, two personal EVs, one electric work truck, and many road trips later, she shares more about her EV journey and…
Electric Vehicle Weekly News Roundup – Aug 31
Electric Vehicles Here is some very exciting news for the ‘affordable EV’ market. A new car manufacturer, Kandi Technology Group, is bringing two electric cars to America. The K22 model is a…