Serena Golden

Creative Content Manager

Serena is originally from Dallas, Georgia, and joined SACE in 2024. As Creative Content Manager, she is responsible for telling stories about the real people impacted by clean energy initiatives.

Prior to joining SACE, Serena studied journalism and international relations, obtaining a B.A. from Mercer University and a joint-M.A. from Aarhus University and Charles University. As a journalist, Serena has covered politics, economics and human rights from Georgia, Poland, and South Africa.

Outside of work, Serena is a birder, rock climber, music lover, and creative nonfiction writer.

Serena's Recent Posts

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How Winter Storm Elliott prompted one family's switch to a heat pump

SACE Research Director Maggie Shober’s family faced a gas leak and rolling blackouts during Winter Storm Elliott, prompting their switch to a safer, more reliable heat pump for future winters.

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The Clean Energy Holiday Catalog: Holiday Home Upgrades You Could Save On With Tax Incentives

Upgrade your home this holiday season with sustainable solutions. From heat pumps to solar panels, these energy-efficient upgrades save money, reduce energy use, and qualify for federal tax credits.

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“A Sacred Obligation of Our People:” The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Leads North Carolina in Environmental Stewardship With IRA Funding

Two years after receiving North Carolina's first electric school bus, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is electrifying its fleet and advancing climate resilience with $4.99M in IRA funding for renewable energy…

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