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 Article | 08.04.2026

The Southeast’s Untapped Potential: Agrivoltaics, Policy, and the Path Forward

Other states fund agrivoltaics with tax breaks, grants, and pilot programs. See why the Southeast lags behind — and what's needed to close the incentive gap.

 Article | 08.04.2026

A Ray of Sunshine in Dark Times

No roof, no contractor — just plug in. Discover how plug-in solar is helping renters and homeowners take clean energy into their own hands.

 Article | 08.03.2026

Nashville Has Begun Regulating Data Centers. Now the Energy Conversation Must Catch Up.

As Nashville regulates its data center boom, unresolved questions about fossil fuel backup power and grid capacity threaten to undercut the city's clean energy goals.

 Article | 08.03.2026

New Interactive Tool Helps Create an Actionable eFleet Roadmap

Municipal governments can use the "Electrify My Fleet" Municipal Roadmap Generator to evaluate their EV fleet readiness and generate a customized municipal fleet electrification roadmap.

 Article | 07.30.2026

Plug-in Solar Is Safe, Affordable, and Ready. Here’s What You Need to Know.

A recap of SACE's July 2026 webinar on plug-in solar safety, standards, and policy.

 Article | 07.28.2026

Where Do We Go From Here, Part 2

Stan Cross, SACE's Electric Transportation Director, sets off on a 5,000-mile EV road trip from North Carolina to Newfoundland and documents his journey.

 Article | 07.27.2026

E-bike Rebate Programs and 5 Other Local Signs of Progress in the Southeast

Take a look at just six of the many signs of local clean energy progress we've seen in the Southeast so far this year.

 Article | 07.22.2026

Power at Home: Rideshare Driver Shows Why EVs are Winning the Convenience & Cost Race

See how one Uber and Lyft driver cuts fuel costs with home EV charging. Real rideshare savings, everyday convenience, and proof that EVs handle even high-mileage driving with ease.

 Article | 07.17.2026

Don’t Hide the Thermometer: Data Leads to Better Decisions

Record ocean heat, hidden reports: NOAA's climate data is harder to find under the Trump administration, even as 2026 ranks among the warmest years on record.

 Article | 07.15.2026

Where Do We Go From Here, Part 1

Stan Cross, SACE's Electric Transportation Director, recounts racing home to Asheville as Hurricane Helene struck, confronting firsthand the climate disaster his 30-year career warned about — and...