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An editorial responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster, arguing for stronger federal energy oversight and a shift toward alternative fuels and renewable energy sources. The piece advocates for solar, wind, biofuels, and electric vehicles…
“It is disappointing to have uncertainty brought into the NEVI program. The S.C. Department of Transportation has been running a really high quality stakeholder engagement process to understand how best to deploy fast charging stations along the state's major corridors.”
The U.S. Energy Department launched 'eGallon,' an online tool allowing drivers to compare the cost of fueling electric vehicles versus gasoline vehicles on a state-by-state basis. The eGallon price varies by state based on electricity costs,…
“Southern Alliance for Clean Energy applauds Georgia Power's announcement this morning that it will retire several of its least economical, oldest, and dirtiest electric generators. The decision is good news for ratepayers and for public health in Georgia and we're glad the company isn't waiting any longer to seek retirement of these units.”
“Even if you're not going to file for these tax credits, the clean energy credits are helping to lower energy costs for everyone. That makes a huge difference in the cost of goods. Businesses have to pay energy costs as well …. Those increased energy costs for businesses are going to be passed on to consumers.”
Florida state Rep. Lake Ray's bill (HB 579) to impose a 4-cent tax on natural gas vehicle fuel equivalents passed its first House committee vote 13-0. The legislation aims to capture road tax revenue from growing…
Duke Energy filed with the North Carolina Utilities Commission seeking approval for a $76 million three-year pilot program to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including home and commercial charging stations and support for electric buses. The…
HB 579, a bill providing tax breaks of $2,500–$4,000 per year for converting commercial vehicle fleets to natural gas, passed the House Energy & Utilities Subcommittee 13–0 and is moving in both chambers. The bill has…
The August 2019 Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition newsletter mentions SACE hosting an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event in West Palm Beach, where participants tested Tesla and Chevy Bolt vehicles. SACE is described as an…
An op-ed supporting the EPA's proposed fuel and vehicle emissions standards, which would reduce sulfur in gasoline by 66 percent and prevent thousands of premature deaths and hospital admissions annually. The article notes that Southern Alliance…
Clean Air Watch publishes a coalition letter urging House appropriators to oppose language in the Interior appropriations bill that would block EPA finalization of Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards. The letter, signed by…
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon's Climate Council held its inaugural meeting to develop strategies for reducing citywide greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent of 2005 levels by 2050. The 13-member council includes representatives from the Southern Alliance…
Coverage of the 2013 Society of Environmental Journalists conference held in Chattanooga, which showcased the city's environmental and sustainability initiatives. The article highlights stories filed by national environmental journalists covering topics from hybrid vehicles and electric…
“North Carolina … continues to display transportation electrification policy leadership in the Southeast”
“Driving on Sunshine is an electric vehicle roadshow empowering individuals and communities across the Sunshine State to transition to clean, electric transportation.”
