TVA’s New Nuclear Program is a Warning Sign to Customers and Local Power Companies
TVA’s nuclear ambitions are risky for customers. Here's why the nation's largest public utility should instead focus on proven, affordable, clean energy right now.
Duke Energy's Proposed Roxboro Gas Plant: A Primer
Duke is proposing to build a large fossil gas plant near Roxboro, North Carolina. This blog takes a look at the existing coal plant, the proposed gas plant, the gas pipeline supply…
Move over, Michigan: Georgia now leads in building next-generation cars
This op-ed was written by SACE’s Electric Transportation Director, Stan Cross. It originally appeared in the Georgia Recorder on July 3, 2024. It is reprinted here with permission. Since the first Ford…
A Positive "Perfect Storm": Catawba College's Commitment to Clean Energy Career-Building
Catawba College in North Carolina recently reached carbon neutrality ahead of their 2030 goal, thanks to federal funding that has bolstered their 20-year master energy plan, and a hoard of students and…
Solar in the Southeast: Seventh Edition Report
In this introduction blog for SACE’s latest edition of our “Solar in the Southeast” report series, you can read up on which utilities and states can expect to see solar growth. Additional…
Candidate Mark Robinson On Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Mark Robinson, the Republican Party candidate running for Governor of North Carolina. Also in this series, we profile Democratic candidate Josh…
Candidate Josh Stein on Climate & Energy
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Josh Stein, the Democratic Party candidate running for Governor of North Carolina. Also in this series, we profile Republican candidate Mark…
Talking EVs: 3 Hot Topics Right Now
SACE's Electric Transportation Director shares insights into timely electric vehicle (EV) topics on LinkedIn. Check out what's captured his attention recently and join the conversation.
A Time to Reimagine our Energy Future
SACE's Electric Transportation Equity Manager, Madelyn Collins, imagines an energy future while reflecting on the lessons and values of Juneteenth and the history of energy exploitation in America.
Duke's Carbon Plan: Part 3: How Many Extra Power Plants Should We Pay For? The Southeast’s Hidden “Reliability Tax”
Southeastern customers pay for more power plants than other regions because there is inadequate regional reserve sharing. Climate change and data center growth are increasing the urgency for market reform.