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Pope Francis: Substitute Fossil Fuels with Renewable Energy
This post is part of the “Prelude to Paris” series highlighting updates and analysis on international climate negotiations in the lead up to the United Nations climate change conference – the 21st…
How Valuable is Wind Energy?
In 1991, President George HW Bush signed into law the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy and other renewable energy resources. But, the wind power industry was not able to quickly…
Green Spirit Awards: Rock Hill, SC Brewery Turns Sun Into Beer
This is the second post in our Green Spirit Awards monthly blog series, highlighting breweries, wineries and distilleries in the Southeast using clean energy to create tasty, sustainable beverages. You can read…
TVA Puts Solar In its Place - Just Outside Memphis!
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Guest Post - The Present and Future of Smart Charging: Experts Weigh In
SACE is committed to finding ways to enhance our energy systems, support greater penetration of electric vehicles. improve demand response and work with our utilities to identify opportunities that maximize these benefits.…
Wind Energy's Two Cents: Utilities Should Buy Now
The Lawrence Berkeley National Lab has just published their annual Wind Technologies Market Report. Just last year, long-term contracts for power have been signed for below $20/MWh. That's two cents per kilowatt hour.…
The SC House's Billion-Dollar Solar Opportunity
A bill before the South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee presents a nearly one-and-a-half billion-dollar investment opportunity for the state if it ultimately passes. The Renewable Energy Jobs and Economic Development…
Florida’s Solar Outlook Just Got Sunnier
We’re the Sunshine State, right? Yet despite having one of the largest electricity markets in the nation, Florida doesn’t make the top-ten state list for solar development. That may be about to change.…
How expensive is solar power? You're going to be SHOCKED!
This blog was written by Simon Mahan, former Energy Policy Manager at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Where Does the Florida PSC Stand on Expanding Rooftop Solar?
Where does the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) stand on expanding the benefits of rooftop solar to more Floridians? The 5-member commission, appointed by Governor Scott, failed to approve a proposed solar…