Memphis Sustainable Schools Challenge Ends its First Year
Last month, the Shelby County Schools Sustainable Schools Challenge (SSC) held its first annual awards ceremony at the Memphis Botanic Garden to recognize and celebrate the outstanding work of students, teachers, and…
Do Southeastern utilities deserve high marks for helping manufacturing?
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Duke dealt largest federal criminal fine in NC history for coal ash crimes
On May 14, 2015, Duke Energy pled guilty to 9 criminal misdemeanor violations of the Clean Water Act. The charges stemmed from a widened investigation, after the Dan River disaster, that found…
Knoxville Receives $7.12 Million from TVA for Lower-Income Energy Efficiency Program
Thanks to collaborative community efforts and new funding from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), hundreds of lower-income residents in Knoxville will soon have much more affordable utility bills. TVA recently announced the…
TVA 2015 IRP Public Comment Period Closes - What's Next?
This week marked the end of the public comment period on the Tennessee Valley Authority's Draft 2015 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). SACE staff, who have been engaged in the planning process for…
A Bright, Sunny Forecast for the Tennessee Valley
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
TVA 2015 Draft IRP Views Clean Energy Through a Blurred Lens
If you're like me, you are nostalgic for the days when the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) brought innovation, increased economic development and low-cost energy to the Tennessee Valley. TVA’s recently released draft…
Understanding Historic Windows: Value and Efficiency
This guest post was written by Sean Stucker, Director of Facilities for Historic Columbia Foundation in Columbia, S.C., and originally published here in the Columbia Star Newspaper on March 6, 2015. Especially…
New Report: Alabama ratepayers are "Left in the Dark" by PSC
This blog was written by Amelia Shenstone, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Black History Month Energy Champions: Rep. Johnnie Turner Recognizes the Energy and Poverty Nexus
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 communities…