Time for North Carolina to Support Wind Power
Wind turbine technology has advanced significantly in the past few years, enabling wind farms to sprout up in new areas, particularly in the Southeast. Taller turbines and longer blades are capable of capturing…
Solar Jobs are Shining Bright
The solar industry has had another banner year for job growth. According to the Solar Foundation’s 6th annual solar jobs census, over 35,000 new solar jobs were added in North America in…
Putting the “modern” in Duke Energy’s modernization plan
This is a guest blog Joan Walker, MountainTrue Campaign Director/Interim Director of Southern Region. On January 26, in Asheville, our communities will have their only chance to speak on Duke Energy’s…
Green Spirit Awards: Cheers to North Carolina brewery, winery and distillery
This is the first blog in a monthly series, highlighting breweries, wineries and distilleries in the Southeast using clean energy to create tasty, sustainable beverages. As blogs get added to this series, go…
The Rise of the Non-Traditional Energy Buyer
John Powers leads the Renewable Energy Advisory Services Division at Renewable Choice Energy and has helped corporate and institutional clients achieve their renewable energy goals for over 12 years. This is the…
Coal Ash Stories - Coming to Florida This Month!
This article was originally posted on Working Films' blog and is reposted with permission. We’ve partnered with The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Sierra Club Florida, Waterkeeper Alliance, and Earthjustice to bring Coal…
2015 Southeast Coal Roundup - Duke Energy
As we move into 2016, we continue our look back at where our Southeastern utilities are in their movement away from coal-fired power. This blog will focus on Duke Energy's coal-plant operations…
What will it cost to build Southern Co.'s new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle?
This blog was written by Sara Barczak, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Dear Governor McCrory: We Can Do More. We Must Do More.
Last week, in a crowded middle school auditorium in Wilmington, North Carolina, over 130 local residents and environmental advocates joined together to speak out in favor of clean energy in North Carolina.…
Solar Installations Raise Property Values, According to New Research
Most people already know that solar energy is good for the environment and can help home and business owners save on their electricity bill. New research from Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory recently confirmed…