What do ObamaCare and EPA climate rules have to do with each other?
The last two weeks delivered some important legal news. A federal appeals court upheld the Environmental Protection Agency's authority and responsibility to control climate pollution on June 26. Two days later the…
The good and the bad of coal ash news lately
Last week brought a lot of news about coal ash in national media, some good, some bad. On one side we learned of new information from EPA to add to the growing mountain…
Smart Transportation for Your Summer Travels
Well, it’s that time of year again. As Memorial Day has come and gone and we’ve officially entered summer, it’s time once again to start making travel plans. Every trip begins with…
Lies and Renewable Energy
This is the Truth.........................................This is a Lie This is what the debate against renewable energy has come to. When down on the mat, and overwhelmed by the widespread public support for renewable…
Locally Recycled Solar Powered Biodiesel now in Atlanta
Yesterday, we celebrated the Grand Opening of our new retail biodiesel station in Atlanta. Attendees learned about the benefits of using our locally recycled solar-powered biodiesel and this station’s part in the…
Randy Ellis of TN Speaks Out on EPA Coal Ash Rule Delay
The following is an opinion editorial authored by Randy Ellis and published in the Tennessean on June 20, 2012. Randy is a sixth-generation Roane County resident representing the Harriman, South Harriman, Midtown,…
Sun Rises on Solar Day 2012
Happy Summer Solstice! Today's the day that solar energy advocates and panel purveyors eagerly await - the longest day, with the most sunshine, of the year. After today, it's downhill back to…
World Wind of a Day
Last Friday was Global Wind Day, a worldwide event that occurs annually on June 15th. This day presents an opportunity for children and adults to celebrate wind energy by visiting wind farms,…
Attention Deficit Hawks: Renewable Energy Provides Way Forward
With the 2012 election cycle in full swing, an emerging hot topic has been government subsidies in energy. Government funding for renewable energy has come under attack, coupled with claims that renewable…
Frankly Peaking: Transmission Integration of Wind and Solar
In the Southeast, we dream of a power system largely supplied by renewable energy generation and storage, the kind that is being introduced in other regions of the United States. Up to…