Solar In The Southeast, Fall Update
SACE Staffer Alissa Jean Schafer contributed to this post. When it comes to deploying solar power, the Southeastern United States has been a mixed bag for quite some time. Thanks to weak or non-existent…
Georgia Tax Exemption Can Improve Project Economics
Georgia has a number of tax exemptions that could potentially apply to solar and other electric power generation projects. One that can really impact project economics is Georgia’s tangible personal property tax…
At D.C. conservative conference, clean energy is ‘now a family value’
This is a guest post originally published by Southeast Energy News. To view the original story, click here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Conservatives from throughout the Southeast and Midwest challenged their colleagues Thursday…
Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on Energy Issues: NC Governor Pat McCrory
This post is part of a series of blogs examining where 2016 candidates for President or Governor of North Carolina stand on key energy issues. Note: The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) does…
South Carolinians are eagerly filling up solar incentive programs
The sun is rising on the Palmetto State, as scores of customers are rushing to take advantage of the 2014 solar-enabling legislation, Act 236. Recently, Duke Energy announced that its South Carolina…
Florida Power & Light - Solar Leader or Solar Laggard?
Florida Power & Light (FPL) professes to be a solar leader. According to FPL, “Florida’s clean energy landscape is bright.” FPL touts that it's tripling the amount of solar it's generating for…
Guest Blog: Florida Solar Businesses Speak Out Against Amendment 1
This is a guest blog from the Erika Dunayer with Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA) which is a non-profit professional association of solar companies. Since 1977, FlaSEIA has been dedicated to protecting…
What do Alpharetta GA and Asheville NC have in common this weekend?
Turns out electric vehicles can bring people together and help save the planet! As part of National Drive Electric Week, a great line-up of public officials, business leaders and environmental groups will be coming…
Utility-Backed Amendment 1 Blocks the Sun
Florida is the Sunshine State, right? But you wouldn’t know it by looking at Florida rooftops. There are 9 million electricity customers, yet less than 12,000 solar rooftop systems. Even though Florida…
Solar for Low-income Communities and More! EPA's Clean Energy Incentive Program
UPDATE: Soon after this blog was published, EPA announced it was extending the public comment period deadline from Aug. 29 to Nov. 1, 2016, to afford more time for tribal consultations. This…