Hold Candidates Accountable on Climate
The Tampa Bay Times ran some excellent coverage last week on the issue of climate change in the special election for Florida’s 13th Congressional District. While climate change and sea level rise…
Want to learn more about the Fukushima nuclear disaster? Read this book, come to Atlanta!
This blog was written by Sara Barczak, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Thirteen More Coal Ash Disasters Waiting to Happen
Four days after the Southeast's most recent coal ash disaster began, Duke Energy has yet to stop coal ash flowing into the Dan River. The impoundment failure is now the nation's 3rd…
Florida could learn clean energy solutions from Puerto Rico
Having grown up on the small island of Puerto Rico, I’ve always had a special connection to the sea. However, it’s unfortunate that the consequences of climate change will soon begin to…
Dan River Coal Ash Disaster Near Eden, North Carolina
Since the 2008 Kingston coal ash disaster we have often asked "when and where will it happen again"? On Monday, February 3, 2014 we got an unfortunate answer when a stormwater pipe (that…
Big Wind Turbines, Big Opportunity for the South
The Department of Energy recently announced a $2 million funding opportunity to improve logistics for taller wind turbines, which is big news for everyone in the South. Not only could the funding…
Let the Vogtle DOE Loan Guarantee Vanish
This guest post was authored by Kennedy Maize and originally ran as a blog for PowerMag on January 21, 2014. It is being reposted with permission from the author. Find the original…
Green Super Bowl XLVIII: Champions of Sustainability
This blog entry was written by Allie Brown, former Clean Energy Advocacy Manager at SACE.
Solar Mythbusters #2: Intermittency is a barrier to solar development?
Myth: The intermittent nature of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation prevents it from being a dependable energy source for utilities. This is the second in our Solar Mythbusters series see #1 on Clouds…
EPA Agrees to Deadline for Coal Ash Rule
This week the Environmental Protection Agency agreed to finalize first-ever federal regulation for the disposal of coal ash, by December 19, 2014; settling a lawsuit brought by Earthjustice on behalf of SACE and…