Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
@cleanenergy.org
SACE promotes responsible and equitable energy choices to address climate change and ensure clean, safe, and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.
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Farmers are harvesting the power of the sun! Lease payments generated by solar installations provide farmers with a predictable source of long-term income — offsetting agriculture's volatile costs 🔌💡
Solar provides predictable income stream for farms
Solar farm leases provide stable, predictable income that helps financially secure family farms and boosts rural tax revenues with minimal land impact, said a report from the SEMA Coalition.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Farmers are harvesting the power of the sun! Lease payments generated by solar installations provide farmers with a predictable source of long-term income — offsetting agriculture's volatile costs 🔌💡
Southeast utilities are home to enough solar capacity to power 4.7 million US homes. That number's expected to grow to 9 million by 2030 ☀️ Our "Solar in the Southeast" report highlights solar data and trends throughout the region. Learn more: bit.ly/SACESolarReport25 🔌💡
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Southeast utilities are home to enough solar capacity to power 4.7 million US homes. That number's expected to grow to 9 million by 2030 ☀️ Our "Solar in the Southeast" report highlights solar data and trends throughout the region. Learn more: bit.ly/SACESolarReport25 🔌💡
Exciting new from Raleigh! The city recently became the first in the Southeast to secure a Silver designation for its EV readiness — after increasing its public EV chargers by a staggering 400% over the past decade 🔌💡
Raleigh Earns Silver in EV Readiness, Leads Southeast in Sustainable Transportation Initiative
Raleigh earns a Silver designation for EV readiness as the first city in the Southeast to get such recognition.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Exciting new from Raleigh! The city recently became the first in the Southeast to secure a Silver designation for its EV readiness — after increasing its public EV chargers by a staggering 400% over the past decade 🔌💡
ACTION ALERT 🚨🚌 Since 2022, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program has awarded over 8,500 electric school buses to more than 1,000 school districts. Voice your support for expanded funding: bit.ly/SupportCleanSchoolBuses #CleanRide4Kids 🔌💡
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
ACTION ALERT 🚨🚌 Since 2022, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program has awarded over 8,500 electric school buses to more than 1,000 school districts. Voice your support for expanded funding: bit.ly/SupportCleanSchoolBuses #CleanRide4Kids 🔌💡
Join us this Friday, December 12 at 12 PM ET for our next #CleanEnergyGeneration Member Call. All are welcome! RSVP: bit.ly/CEG0412 🔌💡
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Join us this Friday, December 12 at 12 PM ET for our next #CleanEnergyGeneration Member Call. All are welcome! RSVP: bit.ly/CEG0412 🔌💡
Voters frustrated by high electric bills ousted two incumbent Public Service Commissioners in Georgia. Now, the lame-duck Commission may approve Georgia Power’s generation plan — one that could leave Georgians paying for costly new gas plants through 2075 ➡️ ow.ly/fES850XC9S3 🔌💡
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Voters frustrated by high electric bills ousted two incumbent Public Service Commissioners in Georgia. Now, the lame-duck Commission may approve Georgia Power’s generation plan — one that could leave Georgians paying for costly new gas plants through 2075 ➡️ ow.ly/fES850XC9S3 🔌💡
From asking Congress for stricter regulations following the Kingston coal ash spill to helping clean up and retire coal plants all across the Southeast, SACE has been paving the way for a cleaner Southeast for 40 years: cleanenergy.org/sace40 #SACE40Years 🔌💡
December 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
From asking Congress for stricter regulations following the Kingston coal ash spill to helping clean up and retire coal plants all across the Southeast, SACE has been paving the way for a cleaner Southeast for 40 years: cleanenergy.org/sace40 #SACE40Years 🔌💡
Putting the sun in sundaes! Veteran-founded DeConna Ice Cream’s new solar system now offsets roughly 65% of the iconic Florida ice cream brand’s annual electricity usage 🔌💡
Iconic Florida ice cream maker scoops up solar power
On November 18, community members, partners and local leaders gathered in Reddick, Florida, as PPM Solar hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Putting the sun in sundaes! Veteran-founded DeConna Ice Cream’s new solar system now offsets roughly 65% of the iconic Florida ice cream brand’s annual electricity usage 🔌💡
Clean energy = jobs. North Carolina remains in the top 10 for most clean energy jobs in the country, with the sector employing around 113,000 workers, story via @wfae.bsky.social 🔌💡
Clean energy jobs in North Carolina continued to rise in 2024, even as renewable energy took a hit
Last year, the number of jobs in North Carolina’s economy grew by about 1%. But growth in clean energy employment outpaced other sectors, according to a new report.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Clean energy = jobs. North Carolina remains in the top 10 for most clean energy jobs in the country, with the sector employing around 113,000 workers, story via @wfae.bsky.social 🔌💡
Before it's too late 🌎 People across the Southeast are taking action and sharing solutions as we transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Join the #CleanEnergyGeneration to get monthly updates and resources: bit.ly/joinCEG 🔌💡
December 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Before it's too late 🌎 People across the Southeast are taking action and sharing solutions as we transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Join the #CleanEnergyGeneration to get monthly updates and resources: bit.ly/joinCEG 🔌💡
Range anxiety no more! Georgia has awarded $24.4 MILLION to fund EV charging stations across the state as part of the federal NEVI Program ➡️ ow.ly/I3Gk50XxI7u 🔌💡
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Range anxiety no more! Georgia has awarded $24.4 MILLION to fund EV charging stations across the state as part of the federal NEVI Program ➡️ ow.ly/I3Gk50XxI7u 🔌💡
Between July 2024 and June 2025, the Southeast continued to experience record-setting growth in EV sales, with Florida leading the charge ⚡ To see how your state performed, check out our “Transportation Electrification in the Southeast” report: bit.ly/SACEETReport25 🔌💡
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Between July 2024 and June 2025, the Southeast continued to experience record-setting growth in EV sales, with Florida leading the charge ⚡ To see how your state performed, check out our “Transportation Electrification in the Southeast” report: bit.ly/SACEETReport25 🔌💡
Wind for the win! Timbermill Wind, a 45-turbine wind farm, is now the largest taxpayer in North Carolina’s rural Chowan County — generating $1.5 million in tax revenue a year, story via WTKR News 3 🔌💡
Timbermill Wind becomes Chowan County's largest taxpayer
Timbermill Wind is now the largest taxpayer in the county. The 45-wind turbine project symbolizes that it's not just an energy source but an investment in the area's future.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Wind for the win! Timbermill Wind, a 45-turbine wind farm, is now the largest taxpayer in North Carolina’s rural Chowan County — generating $1.5 million in tax revenue a year, story via WTKR News 3 🔌💡
School districts with diesel buses spend $2,000 more per year on fuel 🚌 Since 2022, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program has awarded over 8,500 electric school buses to more than 1,000 school districts. Voice your support for expanded funding: bit.ly/SupportCleanSchoolBuses #CleanRide4Kids 🔌💡
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
School districts with diesel buses spend $2,000 more per year on fuel 🚌 Since 2022, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program has awarded over 8,500 electric school buses to more than 1,000 school districts. Voice your support for expanded funding: bit.ly/SupportCleanSchoolBuses #CleanRide4Kids 🔌💡
We've had clean energy on repeat since 1985 🎧 From Walkmans to wireless, SACE has been promoting responsible and equitable energy choices throughout the Southeast for 40 years. See some of our past victories and how you can shape the future: cleanenergy.org/sace40 #SACE40Years 🔌💡
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We've had clean energy on repeat since 1985 🎧 From Walkmans to wireless, SACE has been promoting responsible and equitable energy choices throughout the Southeast for 40 years. See some of our past victories and how you can shape the future: cleanenergy.org/sace40 #SACE40Years 🔌💡
Looking for savings beyond Black Friday? 💲 Energy bills increased for 7 in 10 U.S. households over the past year. Yet, clean energy is reliable, abundant, and affordable. In fact, more than 90% of last year's clean energy capacity was cheaper than the fossil fuel alternative! 🔌💡
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Looking for savings beyond Black Friday? 💲 Energy bills increased for 7 in 10 U.S. households over the past year. Yet, clean energy is reliable, abundant, and affordable. In fact, more than 90% of last year's clean energy capacity was cheaper than the fossil fuel alternative! 🔌💡
Great news from Georgia! Hyundai’s new training center is preparing people for work at the automaker’s EV and battery Metaplant, which is eventually expected to employ 8,500 people 🔌💡
New center to train EV manufacturing workforce opens in Georgia
The 89,000-square-foot facility in Bryan County will train workers for electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Great news from Georgia! Hyundai’s new training center is preparing people for work at the automaker’s EV and battery Metaplant, which is eventually expected to employ 8,500 people 🔌💡
Don’t let outdated gas appliances gobble up your energy savings! 🦃 Residents of North Carolina and Georgia may qualify for a rebate of up to $840 on an ENERGY STAR certified electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven. Find out if you qualify: ow.ly/PA1s50XuOOt 🔌💡
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Don’t let outdated gas appliances gobble up your energy savings! 🦃 Residents of North Carolina and Georgia may qualify for a rebate of up to $840 on an ENERGY STAR certified electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven. Find out if you qualify: ow.ly/PA1s50XuOOt 🔌💡
A win for American solar manufacturing! First Solar, Inc. is building a $330 million production plant in South Carolina, creating an estimated 600 jobs 🔌💡
Solar panel manufacturer expands operations to Cherokee County
The $330 million investment will create 600 jobs.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A win for American solar manufacturing! First Solar, Inc. is building a $330 million production plant in South Carolina, creating an estimated 600 jobs 🔌💡
Electrifying news from Dollywood! The beloved theme park recently installed 14 EV charging ports 🔌💡
Seven States Power Corporation and Sevier County Electric System unveil 14 EV charging ports at Dollywood
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Seven States Power Corporation (Seven States), in partnership with Sevier County Electric System (SCES) and Dollywood Parks & Resorts, is proud to announce the ribbon cutt…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Electrifying news from Dollywood! The beloved theme park recently installed 14 EV charging ports 🔌💡
Which state is serving up the biggest slice of solar? 🥧 Our "Solar in the Southeast" report highlights solar data and trends throughout the region. To learn more about how your utility or state is leading or lagging, check out the full report: bit.ly/SACESolarReport25 🔌💡
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Which state is serving up the biggest slice of solar? 🥧 Our "Solar in the Southeast" report highlights solar data and trends throughout the region. To learn more about how your utility or state is leading or lagging, check out the full report: bit.ly/SACESolarReport25 🔌💡
Amazing news from Raleigh! Thanks to rooftop solar, Dix Park's All Faiths Chapel is slashing its carbon footprint and reducing its operating costs, story via City of Raleigh Government 🔌💡
Solar Power Comes to Dix Park
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Amazing news from Raleigh! Thanks to rooftop solar, Dix Park's All Faiths Chapel is slashing its carbon footprint and reducing its operating costs, story via City of Raleigh Government 🔌💡
Electric school buses emit no pollution 🚌 Since 2022, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program has awarded over 8,500 electric school buses to more than 1,000 school districts. Voice your support for expanded funding: bit.ly/SupportCleanSchoolBuses #CleanRide4Kids 🔌💡
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Electric school buses emit no pollution 🚌 Since 2022, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program has awarded over 8,500 electric school buses to more than 1,000 school districts. Voice your support for expanded funding: bit.ly/SupportCleanSchoolBuses #CleanRide4Kids 🔌💡
From joining the National Clean Up Diesel Campaign to advocating for more clean electric school buses, SACE has been shining light on responsible energy choices for 40 years! See some of our past victories and how you can shape the future: cleanenergy.org/sace40 #SACE40Years 🔌💡
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
From joining the National Clean Up Diesel Campaign to advocating for more clean electric school buses, SACE has been shining light on responsible energy choices for 40 years! See some of our past victories and how you can shape the future: cleanenergy.org/sace40 #SACE40Years 🔌💡
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Georgia’s $220M energy rebate program is already cutting bills for homeowners, proof that investing in efficiency actually helps families.
https://www.walb.com/2025/11/18/id-never-afford-this-without-help-georgia-program-delivers-relief-power-bills/
https://www.walb.com/2025/11/18/id-never-afford-this-without-help-georgia-program-delivers-relief-power-bills/
‘I’d never afford this without help’: Georgia program delivers relief on power bills
Georgia homeowners are seeing significant reductions in their electric bills thanks to a new $220 million energy rebate program, part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
www.walb.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Georgia’s $220M energy rebate program is already cutting bills for homeowners, proof that investing in efficiency actually helps families.
https://www.walb.com/2025/11/18/id-never-afford-this-without-help-georgia-program-delivers-relief-power-bills/
https://www.walb.com/2025/11/18/id-never-afford-this-without-help-georgia-program-delivers-relief-power-bills/