Leon County objects to PACE block by federal mortgage agency
Leon County, Florida (Tallahassee and vicinity), joined a gathering force of local and state government units and clean energy advocates in objecting to the Federal Housing Finance Agency 's mid-summer guidance to…
A new denier myth is born, this time for energy efficiency
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Jacksonville solar project a reminder of what could be in Florida
Renewable energy prospects in Florida may be cloudy this political season, but there are some bright rays in the Sunshine State. Jacksonville's municipal electric utility (JEA) and its project partners, PSEG Solar…
SACE grades TVA draft Plan, calls for public input to move TVA to the head of the class
The Tennessee Valley is at a critical crossroads for its energy and economic development. Whether our future is one where efficiency and renewable energy drive a strong clean energy economy or one…
Energy efficiency struggles to overcome inertia of the past in Florida
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Federal Agency Knocks PACE Off Course
Florida Clean Energy Needs Leadership The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA, the U.S. housing finance regulator) recently solidified its opposition to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. The lone renewable energy initiative that…
Public must come first at Florida PSC
E. L. Jacobs, Jr. As a former chair of the Florida Public Service Commission, I am concerned that recent actions in Tallahassee to dismantle the PSC send the message that the views…
An oil spill but no energy bill: where do we go from here?
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Two new Tennessee programs set to help residents and businesses save energy and reduce costs
The State of Tennessee announced two separate energy efficiency programs this week: one to assist residents in the purchase of energy efficient heating and cooling equipment, and the other to provide low…
New Tax Credit for CHP in North Carolina
This post was authored by former SACE staffer, Glenn Mauney. On August 2nd, North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue signed into law HB 1829, an expanded Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and renewable…