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.
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.
Small footprint, big impact: How one Georgia builder is rethinking housing and energy
Adam Dinitz sees possibility where others see limitation. He moved into a 26-foot tiny home that dramatically shifted the way he thought about money, energy use, and everyday life.
Ten Ways EVs are Better Than Ever, Better Than Gas
Ten Ways EVs are Better Than Ever, Better Than Gas.
Hyundai Makes a Historic Investment in Georgia’s Clean Transportation Future
Hyundai Makes a Historic Investment in Georgia’s Clean Transportation Future.
A Five-Person Commission Controls Most Georgians’ Electric Bills. Two Seats Are Up for Election This Year.
A group of five elected officials on the Georgia Public Service Commission has the final say over most Georgians’ power bills, and Georgians statewide get to vote for two of them this year.
How Chesapeake, VA hopes to harness wind power to provide reliable, cheaper electricity for residents
A proposed 150-megawatt battery storage facility, known as the Millstone Energy Center, is moving through the city’s approval process. If approved, a project like this could deliver enough power to support more than 100,000 homes for several hours during peak demand or outages, helping keep the lights on when it matters most.
How Agrivoltaics Is Changing the Future of Farming
Farmers across the U.S. are discovering that solar panels and agriculture can offer new income streams, land preservation, and energy independence for struggling farms.
How a rural NC town looked at an old landfill and saw its clean energy future
The urgency to be prepared for the next Helene is now shaping Boone’s new chapter, from landfill solar to battery storage and emergency backup systems.
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Used EV
Knowing what to look for in a used EV and where to find the right vehicle for you will make you a more empowered consumer.
Energy Efficient Upgrades, Plug-In Solar, and 4 Other Ways Clean Energy Has Cut Energy Bills
As energy costs climb, take a look at just six of the many ways that clean energy is lowering bills across the Southeast