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In-Valley renewables missing from TVA draft Integrated Resource Plan
TVA's draft Integrated Resource Plan is missing something: a serious commitment to developing the Valley's renewable energy resources. With significant solar, bioenergy and wind resources available throughout the TVA territory, these resources,…
Southeast Energy Savings Pacesetter: Entergy Arkansas Breaks the 1% Barrier
This is the first entry in a new blog series entitled Energy Savings in the Southeast. We will dive into the recent performance of Southeastern utilities' energy efficiency programs, and highlight how the region can…
Where Are They Now: Sam Gomberg
This blog was written by SACE’s Communications Intern, Kailie Melchior. It is the fourth post in a series that interviews former SACE employees or partners and highlights where they are now in…
North Carolina and Duke Energy Far Ahead of Southeast in Energy Efficiency
North Carolina is the only Southeastern state to surpass the national average for utility annual efficiency savings and Duke Energy Carolinas finally cleared the 1% energy savings mark.
Stan Cross Joins SACE to Expand Electric Transportation Team
At the beginning of September, I joined SACE as our Electric Transportation Policy Director. Today, I’d like to share a bit of my personal journey to this position and why I’m excited…
Orlando City Council Passes EV Make-Ready Code
Orlando City Council will require EV make-ready for new construction and major renovations. EV make-ready policies lower the cost to install future EVSE and increase likelihood of access to home charging.
Florida's Electric Vehicle Market is Ready for Lift Off
Policymakers need to capitalize on Florida’s EV potential: upward trending market indicators, a robust EV Master Plan, and $30.7 billion in upcoming federal electric vehicle (EV) eligible funding.
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 deceives the public and the press with misleading claim of solar commitment
Despite what the Tennessee Valley Authority wants you to think, the utility does not have any intention of installing 14 gigawatts (GW) of solar over the next 20 years. In reality, the…