TVA 2015 Draft IRP Views Clean Energy Through a Blurred Lens
If you're like me, you are nostalgic for the days when the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) brought innovation, increased economic development and low-cost energy to the Tennessee Valley. TVA’s recently released draft…
Bridging the Clean Energy Divide: Affordable Clean Energy Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to highlight the benefits offered by clean energy resources to vulnerable communities. In a new set of fact sheets, NRDC lays out how…
The Natural Gas Gamble: New UCS Report Highlights Dependence Concerns
The Natural Gas Gamble Today, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) released a new analysis, which shows that instead of aggressive over-reliance on natural gas by utilities as they phase out coal…
Black History Month Energy Champions: Rep. Johnnie Turner Recognizes the Energy and Poverty Nexus
In honor of Black History Month, SACE is publishing a blog series highlighting the efforts of African American leaders working to ensure that clean energy opportunities are available for all people and communities…
Black History Month Energy Champions: Jimmie Tucker Knows the Importance of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
In honor of Black History Month - SACE is publishing a blog series highlighting the efforts of African American leaders working to ensure that clean energy opportunities are available for all people and communities…
When It Comes to Energy Efficiency, Health and Environment Are Bigger Motivators Than Saving Money
The National Academy of Sciences published a report yesterday that found that messages about the environment and health motivate people to save energy more than messages about saving money. Fortunately, consumers don't…
Knoxville Advances to Quarterfinals in Georgetown University Energy Prize
Saving money through energy efficiency is already a sweet deal, but the chance to win a $5 million prize sweetens the pot quite a bit. Today marks the official start of the…
TVA Announces New Energy Efficiency Program for Homeowners
Yesterday, TVA announced the unveiling of its new energy efficiency program, eScore. The new program provides homeowners with expert recommendations and instant rebates through installations to make their home as energy efficient…
Tis the Season for Cooking Galore!
This blog was written by SACE Communications Intern, Heather Brinton. Well readers, it’s that time of year again: the time of year when temperatures drop, lights come on earlier, and energy bills…
The Silver Lining to Florida's Disappointing Energy Efficiency Efforts
I have been putting off writing this blog because I have not found a positive angle to the story of Florida's energy efficiency goals, and I was still hoping that there might…