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.
The Good News: State Home Energy Rebates Are Safe from H.R.1
While H.R.1 is eliminating residential tax credits for home energy efficiency upgrades, it does not affect state rebate programs.
How Federal Funding Sparked Electric School Bus Production in the Southeast - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
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.
Take Advantage of Clean Energy Tax Incentives Before It’s Too Late
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...
The Electric Horse Has Left the Barn
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.
How This North Carolina College is Driving Small-Town Electric Vehicle Innovation - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
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.
Community Resilience Hubs: Infrastructure That Connects and Protects
Every city needs bridges. Roads. Drainage systems. We invest in these structures not just because we use them every day, but because they help us weather the disruption, stay connected, and return to normal after disaster.
Rural Florida Community Leads in Hurricane Resilience with Electric School Buses - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Glades County showcased electric school buses as emergency assets, educating students and partners on disaster readiness and storm response.
How a Durham Church Installed Solar Panels and Became a Clean Energy Leader
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.
From Classroom to Climate Action - SACE | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
A Mother’s Fight for Clean Energy in Buses and Schools.
Getting started as a first time EV owner
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.