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.

Dogs Ride Electric on Barkyard's Pup Bus
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Dogs Ride Electric on Barkyard's Pup Bus

This Savannah doggy daycare’s electric "Pup Bus" helps pet owners while advancing the company's sustainability goals, demonstrating how small businesses can combine clean transportation, customer service, and environmental responsibility.

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Virginia opens the door to balcony solar
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Virginia opens the door to balcony solar

In March 2026, Virginia quietly enacted one of the nation’s most significant clean energy access policies, approving legislation that allows residents to install “balcony solar,” small solar panel systems that can plug directly into their homes without requiring utility approval.

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