Democratic leader, advocates detail how federal spending cuts will harm clean energy efforts
“Most of these investments deliver economic development and employment to the state's rural communities”
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| 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 | 61 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 103 | 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 | 190 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 40 | 310 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 | 81 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 23 | 148 | 4 | 18 | 1 |
| 2024 | 124 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 23 | 251 | 43 | 6 | 9 |
| 2025 | 99 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 60 | 36 | 254 | 26 | 24 | 3 |
| 2026 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 63 | 17 | 172 | 30 | 5 | 1 |
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Federal cuts spark debate over clean energy future in North Carolina
“In the past two years, North Carolina has become a leading hub for electric vehicle and battery production. As of June 2024, our state ranked third in the country for EV and battery manufacturing investments, at $20.2 billion, creating over 16,000 jobs—many of them in rural communities.”
Was more clean energy attainable in past Georgia Power plans? Energy experts explain
An analysis of Georgia Power's Integrated Resource Plans from 2022-2023 reveals barriers to clean energy adoption, including insufficient rooftop solar incentives and low grid efficiency. Energy experts, including one testifying on behalf of Southern Alliance for…
Gainesville Adopts RTS Zero Emission Plan, Receives Federal Grants to Move Goals Forward
Gainesville, Florida adopted its first Climate Resiliency Plan and RTS Zero Emission Transition Plan in January 2025, targeting nearly 100% electric vehicles by 2045. The city received federal grants totaling over $37 million to support electric…
Duke Energy quietly proposes second massive gas plant in North Carolina
“Why are we plopping down two massive gas plants when there's so much that we don't know right now? If we could slow down, give the load time to firm up, and cleaner technologies time to come into the space, that would be the more sensible solution. … It's not easy, but it's better.”
Data centers are overwhelming the grid. Could they help it instead?
Data center demand driven by AI and hyperscalers is straining U.S. electrical grids and threatening to accelerate fossil-fuel power plant construction, potentially undermining clean energy goals. The article examines how unchecked data center growth could double…
Data Centers Imperil The Electrical Grid & Climate Action
“The nonprofit had hoped that Musk would use his engineering expertise to employ Tesla Megapacks and solar batter with solar and storage capability to make this facility a model of clean, renewable energy. But now the project seems more like a classic bait and switch”
Florida had nearly $200 million to expand electric vehicle charging across the state. Instead, Florida wants to spend it on flying cars.
“Money is being hijacked from what would have benefited a large population to go to the oligarch, ultra-wealthy for these emergent technologies”
Commission delays hearing for Florida Power & Light rate hike
The Florida Public Service Commission delayed a hearing on Florida Power & Light's rate increase request to allow the utility to finalize a settlement with key stakeholders, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. FPL reached…
North Carolina study finds surging AI industry could be powered without new gas infrastructure
A Duke University study challenges Duke Energy's justification for multi-billion dollar investments in new gas plants and pipelines, arguing that North Carolina's surging AI industry and data center demand could be met without expansive new fossil…
North Carolina should fund EV charging infrastructure in rural communities
“Equitable accessibility of EV charging stations is the problem legislators should concern themselves with. The private sector is good at installing chargers in population centers but not in rural areas where it sees less opportunity for near-term profits.”
Duke Energy and Florida Power & Light ranked among nation's worst for energy efficiency
A new American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy report ranks Duke Energy and Florida Power & Light among the nation's worst utilities for helping customers reduce energy consumption and lower bills. The Southern Alliance for Clean…
MEAG Power's first solar plant marks major clean energy move
“We are 100% supportive and very glad to see they are doing solar development. I applaud it and will continue to say this – solar is the least cost, least risk generation option available to anybody trying to generate electricity today.”
Most of South Florida's Electric Buses Parked, Awaiting Repairs
“I think it's a recognized challenge that needs to be solved. These maintenance issues with legacy Proterra transit buses are problematic for the cities dealing with them. Still, from a market perspective, they are bumps in the road to electrification we can learn from.”
Industrial customers withdraw challenge to Duke Energy Progress low-income assistance program
“We're satisfied to try to put this stage of it behind us through the agreement that we've reached with the parties and work going forward to try to get on the same page before these issues ever get to the commission”