The use of wind energy has increased more than 25% per year, making it the largest source of renewable power in the United States. On average, the biggest wind turbines could generate enough energy to power about 600 homes according to National Geographic. Wind turbines can create electricity from the slightest breeze, providing energy as
For Immediate Release, May 26, 2021 Contact: Daniel Tait, Energy Alabama, (256) 812-1431, dtait@alcse.org Gaby Sarri-Tobar, Center for Biological Diversity, (202) 594-7271, gsarritobar@biologicaldiversity.org Brianna Knisley, Appalachian Voices, (937) 725-0645, brianna@appvoices.org Amy Rawe, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, (865) 235-1448, amyr@cleanenergy.org Documents: TVA Used $3M in Ratepayer Money to Fund Anti-Clean Energy Efforts Office of Inspector General Urged to Begin Formal Investigation KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Four
Solar energy has rapidly grown to be a popular energy source for the average consumer whether for home or business use. It accounts for more than 1/8th of energy produced across the United States. When considering switching to solar energy, what factors should you look at? Pros Lowers electric bill Improves the value of
Solar energy is the future of energy, allowing you as an energy consumer to not only be energy efficient but also save money. Solar energy is one of the main clean and sustainable energy sources that benefits both the consumer and world we inhabit. So, what should you know? What is solar energy?
March 16, 2021 Contact: Maggie Shober, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, maggie@cleanenergy.org, 865-235-1448 Daniel Tait, Energy Alabama, dtait@alcse.org, 256-812-1431 Jonathan Levenshus, Sierra Club, jonathan.levenshus@sierraclub.org, 202-590-0893 Knoxville, Tenn. — Clean energy groups, in public comments submitted on March 13, are calling on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to halt its plans for a massive build-out of gas-fired power plants that are inconsistent with President Biden’s
This article by our Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Tait, was originally published in Business Alabama. What happened in Texas in February was a tragedy, with millions left without power amid freezing temperatures for days. A recent opinion piece by Mr. George Clark of Manufacture Alabama discussed what a similar situation could mean for Alabama. While
For Immediate Release, February 9, 2021 Contact: Gaby Sarri-Tobar, Center for Biological Diversity, (202) 594-7271, gsarritobar@biologicaldiversity.org Daniel Tait, Energy Alabama, (256) 812-1431, dtait@alcse.org Brianna Knisley, Appalachian Voices, (937) 725-0645, brianna@appvoices.org Tennessee Valley Authority Must Commit to 100% Clean Energy, Align With Biden Climate Goal KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— The federally owned Tennessee Valley Authority must align its energy
Groups Appeal Alabama Public Service Commission’s Approval of $1+ Billion Gas Expansion For Immediate Release: January 11, 2021 Montgomery, AL—Energy Alabama, GASP, and the Southern Environmental Law Center are appealing the Public Service Commission’s approval of Alabama Power’s petition for its single largest capacity increase ever, with a price tag for customers of over $1.1
You might think that there isn’t much difference between the utilities within each state’s borders (I know I didn’t). We give them money, and in return they make sure we have working electricity. Seems simple enough, right? How much more could there be? As you may have guessed since this is an article and not