post | 04.30.2026
Skyrocketing Bills Aren’t “Cool.” Fight Back.
Rising electric bills in the Southeast aren't accidental — utility executives, data centers, and weak regulators are driving costs up. Here's what you can do.
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post | 04.22.2026
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Used EV
Knowing what to look for in a used EV and where to find the right vehicle for you will make you a more empowered consumer.
post | 04.20.2026
Energy Efficient Upgrades, Plug-In Solar, and 4 Other Ways Clean Energy Has Cut Energy Bills
As energy costs climb, take a look at just six of the many ways that clean energy is lowering bills across the Southeast
post | 04.10.2026
From Disaster Response to Resilient Power: Western North Carolina Microgrid Project Takes Shape
A $5 million project will install solar-plus-battery microgrids at up to 24 community hubs, helping food banks, churches, and fire stations stay powered during future disasters.
post | 04.03.2026
This Tennessee Couple Plugs Into Solar One Outlet at a Time
Richard and Mary Cawthorn installed a plug-in solar system at their Tennessee home, pairing small-scale generation with years of energy-efficiency upgrades.
post | 03.31.2026
Fossil Fuels Let Us Down Again
It's time to stop warring with each other over fossil fuels that belong to the past, because no one can embargo the sun.
post | 03.13.2026
Agrivoltaics 101: SACE Webinar Highlights Benefits of Solar and Agriculture
Agrivoltaics combines agriculture and solar energy production on the same land in ways that support farmers, protect working lands, and create new income opportunities.
post | 03.10.2026
Lower Monthly Transportation Bills with an EV Lease
In 2025, more than half of all new EV transactions in the U.S. were leases.
post | 03.02.2026
Understanding Your Electric Bill: Why Rates Are Surging and What You Can Do
Confused by your rising electric bill? We break down every charge, explain why rates are climbing, and show you how to fight back.
post | 02.27.2026
EV Chargers at Dollywood and 5 Other Incredible Signs of Progress in the Southeast
Take a look at just six of the many signs of clean energy progress we've seen in the Southeast over the past few months.