Lawmakers must create renewable-energy jobs
Opinion Editorial by Stephen Smith Originally published March 19, 2009 in the Orlando Sentinel Aaron Deslatte's column, "Legislature 2010: Can Lawmakers Create Jobs?" on OrlandoSentinel.com recently, provided a good overview of the…
ACEEE says more, More, MORE energy efficiency
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
TVA wind purchases open the door to new opportunities
Quietly, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has been signing contracts with several wind developers that will put the federal utility in a position to significantly grow its wind energy portfolio in 2012,…
Nuclear loans provide a false solution to climate change
I was on CNN yesterday responding to the nuclear loan guarantee announcement by President Obama. We are seriously disappointed in this action and SACE released a statement warning against the risk loan…
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…
Dismantling the Clean Air Act?
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Live in Copenhagen: Rep. Blackburn plays politics at the expense of the planet
It was with great disappointment that I watched the congresswoman’s republican response to the President's weekly radio address last Saturday. She is now in Copenhagen as part of the U.S. Congressional Delegation. Her…
Copenhagen Close-up: Changing the game to a Bright Green future
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and co-authored by John Wilson, former Director of Research at the…