Four Decades. One Mission.
40 Years of Clean Energy Leadership in the Southeast
For 40 years, one mission has driven everything we do at SACE: transforming the Southeast’s energy future to protect the people and places we love. Since 1985, we’ve fought for cleaner air, healthier communities, and a livable climate — combining deep policy expertise with grassroots power to win critical victories against harmful fossil fuel projects and accelerate the shift to clean energy.
The time is now. Clean energy is more affordable, accessible, and reliable than ever, and the climate crisis demands we transition from dirty fossil fuels to clean renewable energy. Our four decades of trusted leadership have prepared us to help guide the Southeast’s bold transition, alongside the thousands who are stepping up and building momentum as the Clean Energy Generation. Explore our legacy below and discover how you can help shape the bright, sustainable future we’re building together.
Travel Through Our Timeline
Celebrate With Us
From grassroots beginnings to regional leadership, SACE’s 40-year journey highlights victories in clean energy, electric transportation, and climate advocacy, powered by a catalytic community committed to a healthier Southeast. Read a special article from Dr. Stephen A. Smith, SACE’s Executive Director, acknowledging how far we’ve come and the tough work that still lies ahead.
Keeping Our Momentum Strong, Together
Thank you for supporting our work towards a responsible, equitable clean energy transition in the Southeast. If you haven’t already, we invite you to get involved with SACE to power clean energy progress for the next 40 years and beyond.
Join SACE as a member today – it’s free, and you’ll be kept in the loop when we have important news to share, from our monthly newsletter of articles and actions, to alerts about new reports and events.
Join the Clean Energy Generation for monthly actions and tools, and to share solutions and celebrate successes with other changemakers from across the Southeast. We’re all in this together.
