Clean Energy Stories
Lower energy costs, more clean jobs, healthier communities. The Southeast is transitioning toward a clean energy economy. Read about how your neighbors are benefitting from clean energy.
Neighbors, Different paths, Same choice to go Electric
In a suburban Atlanta neighborhood, two moms live on the same street, both raising young kids, both driving electric, and both getting there for different reasons. Both women point to cost savings.
Where Do We Go From Here, Part 2
Stan Cross, SACE's Electric Transportation Director, sets off on a 5,000-mile EV road trip from North Carolina to Newfoundland and documents his journey.
Clean energy will save this Virginia school district tens of millions
Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) is in the process of installing nearly 9.4 megawatts of solar capacity across 29 school sites, a record-breaking project in Virginia. RCPS has plans to become the first school district in the state to develop resilient emergency shelters that can serve the community during grid outages and are powered by solar microgrids.
How the Termination of Solar for All Left Southern Communities Scrambling
Solar for All promised solar jobs and economic growth in Georgia and Mississippi. Its cancellation stranded trained workers and stalled a rare shot at closing the clean energy jobs gap.
Fueling Electric Mobility Trust in Virginia
The Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transporation Summit and Expo, hosted by Virginia Clean Cities brought together leaders in vehicle technology, fueling infrastructure, and policy who are building the transportation systems of the future. The Fueling Trust Together panel featured organizations in Virginia who are building trust and sharing information among consumers to ensure that the electric transition includes everyone.
Dave Sillman: Clean Energy Generation Goes Geothermal in Georgia
Clean Energy Generation member Dave Sillman is no stranger to saving money with clean energy, but his new home’s underground geothermal heating and cooling system is taking the savings to new heights — or should we say, depths.
After Disaster Strikes, Footprint Project in New Orleans Brings Clean Power – and Stays to Build Community Resilience
Footprint Project is a nonprofit that deploys mobile solar panels, batteries, solar trailers, and portable power stations to communities affected by disasters. When a hurricane, wildfire, flood, or other disaster knocks out the electric grid, Footprint Project works with local organizations to determine where portable, sustainable power can make the greatest difference.
A Closed Virginia Gas Station Becomes a Launchpad for Clean Energy Careers
The realization that local solar installers were needed for local projects helped inspire FLIPP, short for Flexible Learning, Infinite Programming Possibilities. Raye Elliott co-founded the organization with her cousin, A.J., drawing on her experience in the military, hydropower, construction, renewable energy, and government operations.
Where Do We Go From Here, Part 3
Stan Cross, SACE's Electric Transportation Director reaches Newfoundland, and after 3,500 miles in his EV, relishes the natural wonder, explores clean energy solutions, and reflects on challenges climate change poses to Atlantic Canada and us all.
Ask An Electric School Bus Driver: Cleaner Air, Better Handling, Reduced Running Costs
After 25 years behind the wheel, driver Charles Choyce switched to an electric school bus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and found fewer fumes, smoother turns, reduced maintenance, and calmer student riders.