Snow and Solar Power: My Obsession
As the east dug itself out of another snowstorm, I found myself up on a ladder pushing snow off my solar panels on a Sunday afternoon. Of course, I did not have…
The US is on board with the Copenhagen Accord
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
SACE is carbon neutral
SACE is officially certified as "carbon neutral" after working to lower its carbon footprint and offset 100% of its carbon emissions. SACE’s first priority is to invest in office energy efficiency improvements,…
Mixed Signals in the State of the Union Address
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
EPA Rules Mean Big Challenges Ahead for Dirty Coal
In recent months, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken great strides to improve air quality and protect the environment by proposing stricter standards for ozone and sulfur dioxide, and begin regulation…
While Cape Wind Awaits, South Carolina Advances Offshore Wind
For most of the past decade (8.5 years to be exact), America has been talking about developing her first offshore wind farm. With all eyes turned towards New England, we have witnessed…
Billions of dollars pour into energy efficiency
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Solar manufacturing continues to grow in Tennessee
Good news on solar manufacturing continued this week in Tennessee when Governor Bredesen announced yet another solar company, Confluence Solar, would set up a new $200 million solar manufacturing, warehouse and distribution…
Industry groups pushing hard to influence EPA decision on coal ash
Industry lobbyists are working hard to influence the EPA's decision on whether to classify coal ash as a hazardous substance. According to a recent reports by the Wall Street Journal and New…
New Climate Videos for Latino Communities in Florida
VEA NUESTROS BLOG EN ESPANOL With last month's climate talks in Copenhagen and a reinvigorated international interest in global warming issues, the time is right to expand southeastern engagement and education about…