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Cellulosic Ethanol Comes to the Southeast
We have heard a lot of promise and lots of talk about cellulosic ethanol. Friday January 29th, I attended the opening ceremony of the DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC (DDCE)/Genera cellulosic ethanol…
Just How Toxic Was That TVA Coal Ash Disaster?
As we approach the 1 year anniversary of the unprecedented Tennessee Valley Authority coal ash disaster in Kingston, TN, the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) brings us new ground breaking data showing just…
Southeast Residents Rally Behind Stricter Carbon Regulations for Power Plants
Residents across the Southeast are rallying behind the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed carbon regulations for power plants, emphasizing a shared commitment to a cleaner future.
TVA Board Firings and a Time of Reckoning for Memphis
This blog post was written by Damon Moglen, SACE contractor. In a widening scandal, President Trump fired the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board Chair, James “Skip” Thompson, and a Board Member, Richard…
AEP: spinning up 5 gigawatts of wind & taking a shine to 3 GW of solar
Some of the comparably-sized utilities in the Southeast could aspire to the renewable energy ambition that AEP, American Electric Power, has expressed. The vast majority of AEP operations are outside the Southeast…
Our 1,350-Mile Tesla Road Trip from Tampa Bay to Knoxville (and back again!)
This blog was written by Kelsey Grentzer, former Florida Communications Coordinator at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. When the topic of electric vehicle (EV) road trips comes up, we inevitably get…
Biden's Hand-picked Regulators Okay Most Anti-Climate Utility Plan in Country
The federally-owned electric utility TVA has taken a key step toward a huge expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure over the next few years.
Local Knoxville Nonprofit Hosts Open House for Low-income Solar Home
Energy efficient homes powered by solar + storage and made possible through innovative financing practices serve as models for other sustainable and affordable housing options for many families in Knoxville and surrounding…
TVA, Southeast Score Largest Exemptions from House RES
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.