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.
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.
The clean energy technologies helping us beat the heat
As more people switch to electric cars and appliances, our power grid could actually see a benefit from more Americans opting for heat pumps to cool their homes (which require less electricity), and relying on EVs as backup power sources when the grid goes down.
Harrisonburg, VA: The Friendly City is also becoming the Sustainable City
Like most city public works departments, Harrisonburg Public Works provides a variety of services including stormwater management and environmental initiatives, urban forestry and green space, trash/recycling, biking and walking paths, and transportation planning for the city. Through the work of these programs and with a roadmap to meet many of Harrisonburg’s Environmental Action Plan (EAP) goals by 2040, staff hope to offer some action every person in the community can take to contribute to this plan.
How Coral Gables Became a National Leader in Fleet Electrification
Coral Gables has built one of the nation's most electrified municipal fleets, with 75 EVs, 56+ charging ports, and plans to electrify police vehicles and heavy-duty equipment next.
Power at Home: Rideshare Driver Shows Why EVs are Winning the Convenience & Cost Race
See how one Uber and Lyft driver cuts fuel costs with home EV charging. Real rideshare savings, everyday convenience, and proof that EVs handle even high-mileage driving with ease.
Where Do We Go From Here, Part 1
Stan Cross, SACE's Electric Transportation Director, recounts racing home to Asheville as Hurricane Helene struck, confronting firsthand the climate disaster his 30-year career warned about — and what comes next.
Everyday stories, Capitol Hill impact: Trusted messengers take D.C.
On June 23, Generation180 brought something Washington doesn’t hear enough of: Real stories from real communities about what clean energy is actually doing for people’s lives.
Boynton Beach Uses Charging Smart to Build a Roadmap for EV Preparedness
Boynton Beach becomes the first city in Florida to join the Charging Smart program, using a free certification process to organize EV infrastructure, fix policy gaps, and advance fleet electrification.
The Town of St. Paul, Virginia meets the rising demand for rural EV charging
Tucked away in the southwest corner of Virginia, you’ll find locals and tourists alike enjoying a variety of outdoor recreation activities in the town of St. Paul. Increasingly, visitors are able to pair this tourism destination with electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Electric Futures Raleigh Engages Community at Juneteenth Celebration
SACE, EVHybridNoire, and community partners engaged Raleigh residents during a Juneteenth celebration, sharing EV education and gathering community input to help shape the city's equitable electric transportation future.