Whit Remer named Tampa's Sustainability Officer
“Whit's background seems tailor-made for the broad range of issues that will require his attention”
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Report projects 43% fewer EV sales, but critic asserts rebound will be sharper than for other cars
“Unless we see automakers going back on their planned $300 billion of global EV investments over the next 5-10 years, there is little reason to think the economic crisis will hit EVs any harder than the auto industry as a whole and every reason to believe EV sales will rebound faster”
Sustainable Living Monday, February 24th 2020
WMNF's Sustainable Living Program episode from February 24, 2020 featured a discussion on electric vehicles with guests Phil Compton of Suncoast Sierra Club and Dory Larsen of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. The episode was titled…
Guess That GOP "Conversion" Taking Longer Than Thought; Exactly 2 Climate Bills In FL Legislature
“But for bills to create a master plan for EV charging infrastructure, there isn't any legislation moving that would directly reduce greenhouse gases”
A Look Inside Babcock Ranch: America’s First Solar-Powered Town
Forbes profiles Babcock Ranch, America's first solar-powered town in southern Florida, which combines renewable energy infrastructure with sustainable community design. The 18,000-acre development features an 880-acre solar field, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and walkable neighborhoods powered…
Virtual events for the week of May 4-10
A Tampa Bay Times events calendar listing includes a virtual Tesla Model 3 ride and drive event co-hosted by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and Electrify the South, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2020. The…
Hillsborough bus agency gets $2.7 million for four electric buses
“Every time you get an internal combustion engine off the road, you're helping to protect people's public health. The greenhouse gas reduction, the financial savings, what's not to like? These issues couldn't be more important.”
EPA: Coal Plants Still #1 Source of U.S. Carbon Emissions
Angela Garrone of SACE analyzes EPA's 2011 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data, showing that coal-fired power plants remain the primary contributors to U.S. carbon emissions, accounting for 67% of national carbon pollution. The Southeast contains 6…
EGEB: This woman explains why she thinks EVs are family- and range-friendly
An Electrek Green Energy Brief article features Grace, a teacher of the visually impaired, discussing her positive experience owning an electric vehicle through the Electrify the South campaign, a SACE initiative. Grace addresses common EV concerns…
With hurricanes lurking, the last thing Florida needs is drilling rigs off our coasts
“The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy examined this question – whether electric vehicles could address any perceived need to expand drilling to areas currently protected, like the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. We calculated that adding as few as 4 million electric vehicles would offset what gasoline might be produced by drilling in the Eastern Gulf.”
6 Lent Programs to Green Your Faith
Simon Mahan of SACE contributes a blog post highlighting six Lenten programs that encourage environmental stewardship and carbon reduction during the Christian season of Lent. The article features programs from various faith organizations, including the Catholic…
Florida Transit Agency to Receive $2.7M for Electric Buses
“Every time you get an internal combustion engine off the road, you're helping to protect people's public health. The greenhouse gas reduction, the financial savings, what's not to like? These issues couldn't be more important.”
Friday’s Headlines to Cap the Week
A Streetsblog roundup of transit and transportation headlines includes a reference to a Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report on electric vehicle manufacturing and sales in the Southeast. The report notes that while the region leads…
Cities Turn to Virtual Electric Vehicle Education in 2020
This NRDC blog post describes how cities across the United States adapted electric vehicle education and promotion efforts to virtual formats during National Drive Electric Week 2020 in response to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The article highlights…
North Carolina OKs Duke's scaled down $25M EV pilot, as experts see momentum for bigger programs
“still represents the largest utility investment in the Southeast, both in terms of program scope and dollars”