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…
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…
Florida PSC Fails to Answer the Call on Energy Efficiency
The PSC meeting last week was marked by two dramatic changes for Florida electric utilities. Utility-oriented commissioner Carter was succeeded as chair for 2010-2012 by the far more consumer-oriented commissioner, Nancy Argenziano. In remarks made while…
Solar Markets Growing in Tennessee But There is Still Work To Do
"Our focus on developing the solar industry in Tennessee can create lots of new jobs, if we just choose to see the light." This quote didn't come from a clean energy or…
President Obama visits Florida - a trip filled with irony
President Obama is visiting DeSoto County, Florida today to headline the opening ceremony of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in the country. This must signal that Florida is on its way…
Rice Owls Light Up a Rainy Day With Solar Energy
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Duke Announces Solar on Customer Rooftops
This blog was written by John D. Wilson, former Deputy Director for Regulatory Policy at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Smith home featured in Tennessee solar home tour
This Saturday, the City of Knoxville will hold a Solar Tour and Fair in conjunction with the world's largest grassroots solar event, the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour. Beginning at…
Department of Energy approves Tennessee Solar Initiative
The Department of Energy approved Tennessee's State Energy Plan on September 14th, marking a big step forward for the developing solar markets in Tennessee. The final plan, known as the Volunteer State…