Billions of dollars pour into energy efficiency
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Copenhagen Close-up: Denmark’s Thrifty Use of Bioenergy
This post was co-authored by John Bonitz “We do need a 'new economy,' but one that is founded on thrift and care, on saving and conserving, not on excess and waste. An…
Copenhagen Close-up: Changing the game to a Bright Green future
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and co-authored by John Wilson, former Director of Research at the…
Florida PSC Fails to Answer the Call on Energy Efficiency
The PSC meeting last week was marked by two dramatic changes for Florida electric utilities. Utility-oriented commissioner Carter was succeeded as chair for 2010-2012 by the far more consumer-oriented commissioner, Nancy Argenziano. In remarks made while…
Drill Baby Drill the Right Way
Would you believe that an environmental advocate hired a drill rig to help reduce global warming pollution? No, I wasn't drilling for oil or gas, or burying my carbon dioxide (hmmm). I…
Verify or Be Scammed - A Clean Energy Reminder
Should you bring a lie detector to your home energy audit? Well, no, but you should count on putting some research and initiative into the project. Unfortunately, with more investments in energy…
Case Builds Against Plant Washington in Georgia
As we begin to reflect on our 2009 coal challenge in Georgia, it is clear that the opposition to Plant Washington continues to grow and we are confident that in 2010 Power4Georgians, the…
TVA Board Appointments Present Opportunity for a Sustainable Energy Future
After several months of waiting, President Obama has nominated Neil McBride and Barbara Heskew, both Tennesseans, to fill two of the four vacant seats on the TVA Board of Directors. They now…
President Obama visits Florida - a trip filled with irony
President Obama is visiting DeSoto County, Florida today to headline the opening ceremony of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in the country. This must signal that Florida is on its way…
Florida Utilities Drag State Efficiency Ranking Down
This post was co-authored by Brandi Colander, NRDC, and John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.