Sen. Alexander proposes building 100 nuclear power plants
“Nuclear power is the exact same it was in the 1950's. It's the same technology, it hasn't really gotten any cleaner.”
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Going for the grease with biofuels initiative
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy unveiled a biodiesel production facility at the University of Tennessee's agricultural campus that converts used restaurant cooking grease into renewable fuel. The portable facility, funded by a $140,000 state grant…
Tennessee weighs in at climate conference
“It's fundamental to every person in this country, whether you're from Nashville, Tennessee, or Key West, Florida. These decisions are going to impact you.”
TVA to buy 450 megawatts from Dakota wind turbines
“We are very pleased that TVA is growing its renewable energy portfolio. We think it is long overdue.”
Wind tower installed on Buffalo Mountain
“Wind has the real potential to play a significant role in the coming decades”
TVA board to meet next week in Cookeville
“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."”
Green jobs report release media in SC
Internal SACE email chain documenting coordination of a green jobs report release across four southeastern states on September 9, 2008. SACE staff coordinated with partner organizations including NRDC and SC Wildlife Federation to conduct press conferences…
Students slip and slide to push Gordon on stronger climate bill
“We think a weak climate bill is a slippery slope”
Be a Hero, Lamar
An op-ed urging Senator Lamar Alexander to support carbon emissions controls and lead Republicans toward clean energy policy. The author advocates for a carbon tax as the most direct and fair mechanism to address climate change,…
Solar Tracking Array Goes Up in White Bluff
WPLN News reports on Tennessee's first private solar tracking system installed at Interstate Packaging in White Bluff. Gil Milear-Hough of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy cautions that while tracking systems can produce 30% more power…
Ijams Nature Center presents Solar Homes Tour, Science Cafe
The Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville hosted a Solar Homes Tour sponsored by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy on October 4, 2008, allowing residents to visit local homes using solar energy and learn about conservation.…
Reader Views on EPA ozone standard and air quality
A collection of reader opinion letters published in The Tennessean discussing the EPA's new ozone standard and air quality in the Nashville area. The letters debate the merits of stricter air quality standards, with one writer…
Policy must refrain from the oil agenda
Op-ed arguing that U.S. energy policy should prioritize energy efficiency, conservation, and clean renewable energy sources rather than continuing an oil-biased agenda. The author advocates for advanced transportation technologies like plug-in hybrids, solar water heating, and…
Standing against drilling
“We are disheartened by the ongoing devastation in the Gulf. Tens of millions of gallons of oil are still spewing into the Gulf. Enough is enough.”
In All 50 States, Activists Bring Climate Message Home to Congress Members
The 1Sky climate campaign mobilized over 500 supporters to visit 240 Congressional district offices across all 50 states during March 2008 recess, delivering a policy platform focused on energy conservation, emissions reductions, and renewable energy. The…