New federal grants will improve the Southeastern power grid. But the need for more will only grow from here.
Federal grants totaling $410 million will enhance Southeastern power grids, boosting renewable energy, reliability, and economic benefits. However, local efforts must address significant future transmission needs to sustain regional growth and energy…
North Carolina Utilities Commission Adopts Duke's Fossil Plan as its Carbon Plan
Climate takes a backseat as the NCUC adopts Duke's preferred approach of meeting new load growth with a massive fossil gas buildout over decarbonization
The North Carolina Utilities Commission has a hole to fill on North Carolina’s road to decarbonization
Big decisions are coming regarding what resources will fill a looming hole in electricity generation as coal plants are retired and an uncertain amount of new load is added to the grid.
TVA Draft IRP - Exceedingly Broad Planning is Meaningless
TVA's draft does not present a single strategy or plan for TVA to prioritize moving forward. Instead it presents 30 potential paths forward based on 6 scenarios and 5 strategies.
From Lifeline to Land Grab
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was once a beacon of hope for rural communities, bringing electricity and progress to the region during one of the hardest times in American history. Today, however,…
TVA Raises Rates without Public Scrutiny to continue Fossil Fuel Bonanza
At its Board meeting on August 24, 2024, TVA requested and the Board approved a 5.25% increase to rates, which increases TVA’s expected revenues by nearly $500 million in Fiscal Year 2025.…
Is Duke Energy planning our power grid, or are they just guessing?
The country's third largest energy company says it is trying to meet carbon reduction standards. But Duke's actions don't seem to match its words.
SACE submits comments on TVA's New Caledonia Gas Plant DEIS
TVA's proposed combustion turbines in Mississippi would be a significant source of carbon and high social costs. Grid-scale battery storage is easily positioned to support grid integration of more renewables.
Duke Energy Leans Into Fossil Gas While the Rest of the Country Moves On
Duke is stuck in the past, and it is asking the Commission to let it commit North Carolina to a rigid, expensive climate-destroying gas future. A clean energy future is here, 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…