Charleston's Climate Vulnerabilities Highlighted on PBS NewsHour
A segment on Thursday evening's PBS NewsHour took a good look at Charleston, South Carolina, and its state of preparedness for sea level rise from climate change. The segment brought up a…
First Legal Challenge to the Clean Power Plan Dismissed
Today, the DC Circuit dismissed the first legal challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan. The lawsuit, filed by the coal industry and several coal dependent states, claimed that EPA…
As California Goes (with oil spills), So Goes the Nation?
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Wave of South Carolina Communities Opposes Offshore Drilling
Last night, two more South Carolina bodies of government--the City of Columbia and Charleston County--went on the record against offshore drilling and seismic testing by passing resolutions of opposition. Both Councils passed…
Congressman Sanford Stands With the Coast, Rejects Offshore Drillling This Morning
This morning, Congressman Mark Sanford hosted a press conference where he clearly announced firm opposition to offshore drilling and exploration for oil and gas off the Atlantic coast, thus aligning with the sentiment…
The Palmetto State Stands Tall in the Wind Energy Industry
This is the seventh post in a blog series discussing state-by-state highlights of wind energy throughout the South in the lead up to the WINDPOWER Expo in Orlando, FL, May 18 –…
The Sun is Shining a Little Brighter in South Carolina Thanks to Historic Solar Agreement
In less than a year, South Carolina has gone from being a state that was widely seen as resistant, if not downright hostile, to solar energy, to establishing itself as trailblazer in…
Conservative, Free Market Response to Climate
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Charleston, SC Says No To Offshore Drilling and Seismic Testing
Last night, the City Council of Charleston, South Carolina passed a resolution to oppose offshore drilling and seismic testing in the Atlantic. The resolution is timely as the U.S. Department of Interior…
Black History Month Energy Champions: Rev. Leo Woodberry Fights for Climate Justice and Energy Equity
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…