Solar is a crucial part of a clean energy economy and SACE plays a key role in advocating for strong solar policy in the Southeast. This work takes many different forms throughout the region from electoral campaigns to utility resource planning to regulatory engagement. In addition to policy and advocacy, SACE provides a leading and non-biased evaluation of how solar is (or is not) being deployed across our region. This research and tracking is compiled in our annual Solar in the Southeast report, the most recent versions can be viewed below. With your support, SACE is proud to fight for fair and equitable solar policy.
How Much Money Could Memphis Save if MLGW Leaves TVA?
Expert reports have shown MLGW could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year if they left TVA. Those savings could lead to more local jobs and money kept in Memphians pockets.
TVA Bait and Switch: Says local utilities can self-generate 5% of energy, then offers program that only allows 1-2%
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has locked most of its local utility customers into long-term, one-sided contracts with few offerings of interest to utility customers: among these are a small rate rebate…
All-Source Procurement: Allowing Renewables to Compete in Utility Planning
Why are utility executives surprised by all-source procurement outcomes? And, more importantly, how can other utilities replicate these results? A new paper explores the application of all-source procurement for vertically integrated utilities…