SACE in the news
Forty years of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy in the news.
1984–2026
Explore mentions by clicking on a topic in time or browse below.
| Year | Clean Energy Generation | Climate Advocacy | ETS Collaborative | Electric Black Futures | Energy Affordability | Energy Justice | Energy Policy | Gas | Nuclear | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 1998 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 31 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 60 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 102 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| 2002 | 52 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 151 | 3 | 35 | 1 |
| 2003 | 41 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 95 | 0 | 21 | 5 |
| 2004 | 32 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 103 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 | 40 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 80 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 52 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 68 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 27 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 69 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 229 | 5 | 112 | 3 |
| 2013 | 95 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 28 | 279 | 4 | 101 | 0 |
| 2014 | 44 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 85 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 143 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 28 | 284 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 2021 | 179 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 30 | 304 | 5 | 16 | 10 |
| 2022 | 189 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 40 | 309 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 | 81 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 23 | 148 | 4 | 18 | 1 |
| 2024 | 122 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 23 | 249 | 43 | 6 | 9 |
| 2025 | 99 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 57 | 33 | 248 | 26 | 23 | 3 |
| 2026 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 16 | 173 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
3,553 total mentions · showing 346–360
Sixteen states and environmental groups, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's freeze on $5 billion in federal funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The lawsuit…
“This is only a first step. We seek the full, nationwide restoration of NEVI funds so everyone can have the option to go electric, no matter where they live, work, or travel”
“This is an opportunistic move by Duke to back away from their commitments, more than it is a legitimate technological or financial reason”
South Carolina's Public Service Commission unanimously approved a controversial 2,200-megawatt natural gas power plant in Canadys, Colleton County, near the ACE Basin—a 1.6 million-acre conservation area. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, represented by the Southern…
The Tennessee Valley Authority generated more electricity from natural gas plants than nuclear plants in the past quarter due to ongoing unplanned outages at its nuclear facilities. An unplanned generator failure at Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant…
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and the City of Charlotte launched an electric vehicle car-sharing program on April 23, 2025, at Peppertree Apartments in an underserved neighborhood. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of…
“Americans deserve the freedom to drive affordable electric cars. Tax credits help support that freedom, making it easier and more affordable to purchase an EV. Any action by Congress to cancel these tax credits will reduce freedom of choice and accessibility.”
“By lowering this one, the key number in future rate increases is lower.”
Environmental groups including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy have joined a lawsuit filed by Washington and 15 other states against the Trump administration's freeze of $5 billion in federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure…
“Georgia is No. 1 in the private sector for EV and battery manufacturing investments and jobs, making Georgia number one in having the most to lose if the financial incentive rug gets pulled out from under the state”
“With these changes, this legislation is basically like an open bar tab for utility company spending that the public will pay for on their electric bills”
An op-ed by Ennis Leon Jacobs Jr., president of the SACE board of directors and FAMU alumnus, celebrating the graduating Class of 2025 at Florida A&M University and the broader legacy of HBCUs. The piece highlights…
South Carolina's House of Representatives removed a public notice requirement from a major energy bill (H. 3309) that would have required utilities to notify property owners before acquiring land for energy projects like pipelines. Environmental groups…
“reckless interference. He said they don't understand the "risk of rushing nuclear technology before it's ready for prime time both economically and safety-wise."”
“The carshare model gets a lot of butts in EV seats, increasing awareness for riders and the family and friends they share their EV experience with, while showcasing the affordability of used EVs today.”
