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House Votes to Give Coal Ash Dumps a Free Pass, President Stops Short of Veto Threat
The following is a post written by Professor Rena Steinzor and originally published yesterday on the Center for Progressive Reform Blog. As Prof. Steinzor notes, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to…
House cuts vital rural energy programs, their fate lies in the Senate
Contributors: Sam Gomberg, John Bonitz, Anne Blair Disappointing news came out of the House of Representatives’ Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee on Wednesday concerning energy programs for America's rural businesses and farms. The Rural…
2020 Electric Transportation Review: Highlights and Winners from the Southeast
2020 saw a number of electric transportation economic development highlights across the Southeast, producing some winning utility engagements and state actions.
New Coal Ash Bill Undermines Health, Environment and Public Process
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still working to develop a program for safely handling coal ash, the industrial waste that is left behind after coal is burned for energy production. Coal…
In 2021, Electric Transportation in the Southeast Took Off
2021 may prove to be the year when the electric vehicle market hit an inflection point, taking off nationally and in the historically lagging Southeast.
Year-End Data Shows Electric Transportation is Full Speed Ahead in the Southeast
Despite overall U.S. auto sales increasing 3% last year, electric vehicle sales in the Southeast jumped a whopping 49%. But that’s just part of the story.
SACE, public interest groups agree: TVA Draft Plan lacking on efficiency and renewables
The Tennessee Valley Authority is now on notice that its Draft Integrated Resource Plan misses the mark in what it proposes for developing the Valley's renewable energy and energy efficiency resources. Before…
Special Report: Industry wraps coal ash regulation fight in the mantle of civil rights
Guest Blog by Sue Sturgis, Editorial Director, Institute for Southern Studies/Facing South SPECIAL REPORT: Industry wraps coal ash regulation fight in the mantle of civil rights Standing out among the more than 250…