The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) has been promoting and tracking clean energy in the US Southeast for many years. It now puts out an annual Solar in the Southeast report. Along with state comparisons on megawatts of solar installed, policy, and other matters, SACE actually calculates and shares installed solar capacity per customer for states and utilities.
Originally published on Solar Love. Last year, the South Carolina legislature passed Act 236, landmark legislation that enabled third-party solar leasing and established rules for equitable net metering rates within the state. According to the Coastal Conservation League, “Utilities, solar businesses, and conservation groups reached a settlement agreement in December … [continued]
Duke Energy, the largest electric power holding company in the United States, has contributed $2 million to Palmetto Clean Energy (PaCE), a South Carolina non-profit program which is designed to improve the quality of the environment by promoting development of renewable energy sources. “Spearheading the advancement of technologies that … [continued]
South Carolina plays a vital role in the US wind energy supply chain. Development of a 1,000-MW offshore wind farm would boost in-state job creation, economies, and boost competitiveness over the long-term…. That’s besides all the emissions-free renewable power that would be generated. […]
Former Congressman Bob Inglis’ new energy economy plan includes adding the cost of Middle East wars, pollution, and climate change to the cost of fossil fuels and eliminating clean energy technology subsidies. […]
