In many ways, this has been a tough summer in the Southeast. Our region sizzled under a brutal heat dome. Families struggled to recover from Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and, more recently, Erin. Communities reeled from flash flooding in North Carolina. And yet, as the Clean Energy Generation, we continued to show our resilience in the face of these unnatural disasters. From churches in Georgia creating solar-powered resilience hubs, to hotels in Florida’s national parks embracing energy efficiency, to solar installers in North Carolina bouncing back after Hurricane Helene, our clean energy future continued to become a reality. Take a look at just six of the many inspiring signs of resilience we’ve seen in the Southeast so far this year.

While H.R.1 is eliminating residential tax credits for home energy efficiency upgrades, it does not affect state rebate programs.

Federal investment has turned the Southeast into a surprising hub for electric school bus production, creating hundreds of new jobs and accelerating the shift to zero-emission transportation.

The Trump Administration’s one big budget bill eliminates clean energy tax incentives on an aggressive timeline. Some tax credits that were previously scheduled to be available through 2032 are...

Every successful disruptive technology follows a non-linear growth trajectory with gains followed by plateaus and then more gains. However, over the past decade, the EV adoption trendline in the US and globally has been steadily marching upward as more consumers abandon internal combustion vehicles for the lower operational costs, reduced maintenance, and cleaner ride EVs provide, even as America’s hyper-partisan politics drag EVs into the political fight. 

Last year, Catawba College became the first carbon neutral college in the Southeast. This summer, amid devastating federal blows to clean energy policy, Catawba’s pledge to sustainability isn’t hitting the brakes – it’s electrifying ten-fold.

Glades County showcased electric school buses as emergency assets, educating students and partners on disaster readiness and storm response.

The congregation installed 219 solar panels in July 2023, taking a bold step to align its operations with its mission of caring for God’s creation.

A Mother’s Fight for Clean Energy in Buses and Schools.

Emily from Virginia, shares her journey as a first-time EV owner. Driving a Nissan Ariya since June 2024, she combines solar power at home with her EV to achieve zero-emission driving. Emily's enthusiasm has influenced friends and family to consider electric vehicles, highlighting the joy and environmental benefits of EV ownership.