Burning Coal, Burning Cash in the Southeast
The cost of importing coal is a drain on the economies of Southeastern states, particularly in those states that rely heavily on coal-fired power. In an updated report, "Burning Coal, Burning Cash"…
What You Need To Know About Sea Level Rise in Florida
Sea level rise is a critical issue for Florida residents to pay attention to. The magnitude of its impacts on the state seem overwhelming if considered all at once, however, with a…
2013 - a big year for Florida's fight against the nuclear 'tax'
Reflecting back on 2013, the work that stands out the most for me is the campaign to repeal the advanced nuclear recovery fee, or "nuclear tax." For years, SACE has been actively involved in…
Broward County Calls on Florida PSC to Set Meaningful Efficiency Goals
We’ve always known that energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest, and cleanest way to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution. Now, one of Florida’s largest counties is asking the state’s Public Service Commission…
Many Coal Plants in the Southeast STILL Ripe for Retirement
The Union of Concerned Scientists(UCS) recently released an update to their existing report that identifies many coal units in the Southeast as "Ripe for Retirement." UCS re-analyzed the economics of operating coal…
Solar MythBusters #1: Clouds blocking solar in the Sunshine State?
SACE staff member Charlie Coggeshall contributed to this post. This is the first in a series of blogs on solar myths; stay tuned for future MythBuster posts in the coming months! Orlando…
Southern Leadership on Sea Level Rise
This post is the third in a five part blog series on sea level rise, being developed concurrent with the new IPCC climate report, Florida Atlantic University’s Sea Level Rise Summit in Fort…
Southeastern States Headed Up, But Still Have Room to Grow with Energy Efficiency
Yesterday, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy released its seventh annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. The annual report ranks states on their policy and program efforts, and provides recommendations for ways in…
How High Will the Seas Rise?
This post is the second in a five part blog series on sea level rise, being developed concurrent with the new IPCC climate report, Florida Atlantic University’s Sea Level Rise Summit in Fort…
Let's address needed changes in energy policy
This article, written by SACE Florida Director Susan Glickman, was originally published here on Tallahassee.com The Clean Energy Congress convenes today in Florida’s Historic Old Capitol. Sixty-seven delegates — symbolic of the…