🚨URGENT ACTION: Two proposed methane gas pipelines would cut through approximately 500 miles of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi — exposing communities to the threat of pollution, explosions, and leaks. Tell FERC to REJECT this fossil fuel superhighway: ow.ly/77ee50Yqgcw 🔌💡

Our evenings are getting more sunshine...so is our region! ☀️ The Southeast can claim about 28 GW of solar as of 2024, a number that’s expected to rise to almost 54 GW by 2030. To learn more, read the eighth edition of our "Solar in the Southeast" report: bit.ly/SACESolarReport25 🔌💡

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Last week, the U.S. House voted 210 to 199 to repeal the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program, a landmark program that lowers people's energy bills. The bill now heads to the Senate. See how your representative voted👇

Solar and agriculture can coexist right here in the Southeast ☀️ Join our webinar to learn from American Farmland Trust and Cypress Creek Renewables how agrivoltaics can support farmers, protect working lands, and create new income opportunities. RSVP: ow.ly/pYyC50YmHOB 🔌💡

“We look at it as a triple win.” Researchers at the University of Georgia are studying agrivoltaics, the practice of using the same land for agriculture production and solar panels 🔌💡

“It felt like we were cheating.” When an ice storm knocked out power for three days, solar and battery storage kept this homesteader's fridge cold, well running, lights on, and chickens warm 🔌💡

2025 numbers are in⚡Amid the Trump Administration's anti-EV rhetoric, Southeast EV investments dropped significantly last year — even as Southeast EV sales continued to rise. For a full snapshot, check out the data from SACE and Atlas Public Policy: bit.ly/SACEETReport25Updates (1/3)

We’re excited to connect with hundreds of solar, storage and other renewable energy professionals at this year’s #REPlusSE. Who will we see there? Use code 'JQP1SB5R' at checkout for 15% off registration 🗓 When: March 31-April 1 📍Where: Atlanta 🔗 RSVP: re-plus.events/southeast

We’ve joined allies in challenging FERC’s authorization of a massive gas pipeline. FERC's decision prioritizes profits for pipeline companies and utilities at the burden of families and communities for generations. Read the full statement ➡️ ow.ly/Z2pC50YoRR4

From ABCs to EVs. South Carolina’s Georgetown County School District has launched a fleet of 16 electric school buses funded by EPA's Clean School Bus Program 🔌💡

South Carolina is home to enough solar capacity to power 458,000 US homes ☀️ For more on the Palmetto State's performance (& which utilities are leading & lagging), check out our "Solar in the Southeast" report: bit.ly/SACESolarReport25 🔌💡

Atlanta’s e-bike rebate program is returning for another year! Rebate recipients, who received between $500 and $2,000 for a standard or cargo e-bike, drove a whopping 40% less each week, story via Georgia Public Broadcasting 🔌💡

🚨URGENT ACTION: Two proposed methane gas pipelines would cut through approximately 500 miles of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi — exposing communities to the threat of pollution, explosions, and leaks. Tell FERC to REJECT this fossil fuel superhighway: ow.ly/3jfu50Yo8sS 🔌💡

Black American leaders past and present have shaped our energy system. We appreciate @cleanenergy.org’s profile of pioneers, including Massachusetts inventor Lewis Howard Latimer! The contributions of these leaders continue to inform the field and will shape the evolution of the energy system.

Stable income. Healthier soil. Clean energy. Combing active farming with solar power offers rural communities a new path — without sacrificing their land or identity 🔌💡

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The average residential energy bill in 2025 was roughly 30% higher than in 2021. There are many culprits, from climate change to wildfires to extreme weather to gas ➡️ ow.ly/komS50YmBiC 🔌💡

We want our children to breathe clean air. Clearly Trump and Zeldin don't agree. www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele...

Solar and agriculture can coexist right here in the Southeast ☀️ Join our webinar to learn from American Farmland Trust and Cypress Creek Renewables how agrivoltaics can support farmers, protect working lands, and create new income opportunities. RSVP: ow.ly/pYyC50YmHOB 🔌💡

SACE and other clean energy groups have reached a settlement with Duke Energy as it seeks to combine its Carolinas and Progress subsidiaries — one that, if approved, would improve energy affordability for North Carolinians. Read the full statement ➡️ ow.ly/MZJE50YmGbg 🔌💡

“It’s an extremely important thing to study.” As clean energy jobs grow faster than the rest of the U.S. economy, school districts in both red and blue states are adding classes in environmental sustainability, story via The Guardian 🔌💡

Massive data centers and rising energy demand shouldn’t mean higher bills for hardworking Georgians. Tell your State Senator to advance SB 34 through the Rules Committee only if it includes Senator Hufstetler’s language 🔌💡

“Every dollar saved through energy efficiency can then be redirected to direct ministry and mission in our communities.” The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee is saving money with solar panels, battery storage, and energy efficient upgrades 🔌💡

WebMD said more clean energy ⚕️ People across the Southeast are taking action and sharing solutions as we transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Join the #CleanEnergyGeneration to get monthly updates, resources, and ways to take action: bit.ly/joinCEG#CleanEnergyGeneration🔌💡

Toyota has unveiled its first American-made, all-electric vehicle. A North Carolina plant, which is expected to employ over 5,000 people, is supplying the batteries 🔌💡

On back to back days, the Tennessee Valley Authority reversed course on plans to close two massive coal-fired power plants, and the Trump administration abandoned federal regulation of greenhouse gases. We talked about it with Steve Smith of @cleanenergy.org.

💲Power demand is surging. Utility bills are rising. And energy efficiency programs are proven to save households money. So why do Southeastern utilities continue to neglect them? Learn more in our "Energy Efficiency in the Southeast" report: bit.ly/SACEEEReport26 🔌💡

Despite “temporary headwinds,” heat pumps outsold gas furnaces in the U.S. in 2025 for the fourth year in a row. Heat pumps are two to four times as efficient as gas furnaces, helping households save money, story via Canary Media Inc. 🔌💡

Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit for the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, an unnecessary interstate pipeline. The permit authorizes crossings through more than 150 streams and wetlands. Read the full statement ➡️ ow.ly/uliX50Yklwo 🔌💡

Electric school buses cost 60% less to operate and maintain than diesel 🚌 Since 2022, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program has awarded over 8,500 electric school buses to more than 1,000 school districts. Voice your support for expanded funding: bit.ly/SupportCleanSchoolBuses #CleanRide4Kids 🔌💡

🗓️ EVENT: SACE Research Director Maggie Shober will be joining other experts for a frank explainer on grid transmission and data centers. Details in the link. 🗓 When: February 25 ⏰ Time: 2-3pm EST 🔗 RSVP: do.dream.org/4rNaBPk

Overbuilding like it's 1979. Duke Energy wants to build 12 new methane gas plants, adding almost 10,000 megawatts in just 5 years. But we’ve been here before. It didn’t go so well ➡️ ow.ly/SeQv50YgPhB 🔌💡

“I got a heck of a deal.” With used electric vehicles now cheaper than comparable gas cars, Eliseo of Clearwater, Florida saved major bucks when he purchased his used all-electric Chevy Bolt 🔌💡

Despite clear public opposition, the Georgia Public Service Commission’s Republican majority has doubled down on saddling customers with expensive and polluting fossil gas plants through 2075. Read the full statement ➡️ ow.ly/Yjzz50Yj030 🔌💡

In July 2025, Winter Park, FL installed 7 rapid EV chargers at its mobility hub, a local climate win advancing Florida’s clean transportation goals 🌿 📊E-bike and scooter chargers are coming soon to boost sustainable, connected mobility #ClimatePolicy

Capitol Conservation Day is next week! 🏛️ Show up and advocate for bills that protect our Common Home, our health, and everyday Georgians. Register now at gipl.org/events/ccd26. #gapolitics #datacenters #foreverchemicals

Today, despite clear opposition from Georgians, the Georgia Public Service Commission voted 3-2 to allow Georgia Power to move forward with its massive expansion plan to provide power to data centers.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn more about 8 of the Black energy leaders who have shaped our energy past and present in the fight for an equitable energy future ➡️ ow.ly/5Osa50Ye1OV#BlackHistoryMonth🔌💡

What do Savannah's civil rights museum, aquatic center, and former courthouse have in common? They're all slated for major energy efficient upgrades 🔌💡

“Crews were going into overtime.” Thanks to expiring tax credits and rising energy costs, North Carolina’s Haywood County saw a 222% spike in filed solar permits last year 🔌💡

The Southeast accounts for 3 of the top 5 states for most investments in EV manufacturing. The majority of these investments are dedicated to battery manufacturing and battery recycling facilities. However, recent political headwinds risk undermining this progress 🔌💡

More than 100 high school students got a behind-the-scenes tour of a recent Miami E-Prix race, watching practices, touring garages, and even trying out an electric race simulator, story via @wlrnnews.bsky.social 🔌💡

North Carolina is home to enough solar capacity to power 785,000 US homes ☀️ For more on the Tar Heel State's performance (& which utilities are leading & lagging), check out our "Solar in the Southeast" report: bit.ly/SACESolarReport25 🔌💡

Bipartisan support for solar! A new poll of Trump voters shows that 70% of conservatives favor utility-scale solar — when the panels are made in American factories with U.S. materials, story via Canary Media Inc. 🔌💡

Nobody voted for dirtier air, worsening health, or deadlier storms 🚫 And yet President Trump has spearheaded an unprecedented assault on the very environmental protections that keep Americans safe 🔌💡

📌 Resource share: A new report from the @cleanenergy.org examines how the Southeast compares on energy efficiency and where utilities could do more to help lower customer energy costs.

We're talking EVs! From unlocking federal funding to improved charger reliability, our Electric Transportation Director is sharing the 3️⃣ things you need to know about EV charging right now: ow.ly/S8Br50YcyOw 🔌💡

Happy Valentine's Day! 💙

Missed Wednesday's webinar? Watch the recording: ow.ly/s23A50Ye41G