The United States has long stood as a global leader in technology, innovation, and economic strength. But today, we face a sobering reality: we are losing ground to China in the tech race. One of the biggest reasons isn’t simply about innovation in Silicon Valley or defense spending in Washington. It’s about energy. The ability […]
When people think of land-based wind farms, the Southeast isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind. Alabama, for instance, doesn’t have a single utility-scale wind turbine in operation. Without seeing those turbines in action, it’s easy to assume wind energy just isn’t viable here. But thanks to recent advancements in turbine technology, it’s
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Instead of a bold plan to lead the Tennessee Valley’s future, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) 2025 Draft IRP offers 30 potential paths forward, based on a handful of scenarios and strategies, yet none of which chart a decisive course for the clean energy transition our region urgently needs. After a six-month delay, the Tennessee
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National Clean Energy Week September 23-27, 2024 National Clean Energy Week is quickly approaching, being recognized September 23 through September 27, 2024. In July, Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation officially recognizing National Clean Energy Week in Alabama. Let’s take a look at why this week should be so important to us, as Alabamians.
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Misinformation about solar energy has been spreading nationally, even making it here to Alabama where some spread falsehoods aiming to halt solar projects in Montgomery and Lawrence counties. While it is understandable that some have fear of a new project or of the unknown, Energy Alabama believes it is essential to address these myths with
Did you know that Alabama Power is now home to two solar taxes? You may be familiar with Alabama Power’s long-standing solar tax for homes and small businesses but the power company is back at it, now trying to block almost any potential competitors from providing lower cost energy. Effective April 1 of 2024, Alabama
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Energy Alabama to promote clean energy and energy efficiency for all of Alabama at community fair as part of the East Lake Market. Other nonprofits advocating for environmental sustainability, poverty issues, and democracy will also participate.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) recently announced two new vital energy programs for Alabamians, both of which are funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and administered by the Department of Energy (DOE). State Energy Program (SEP) IIJA Energy-Efficiency Retrofits Program The State Energy Program (SEP) IIJA Energy-Efficiency Retrofits
If you haven’t heard, Energy Alabama has released an updated scorecard evaluating the performance of Alabama’s rural electric cooperatives in areas such as democratic governance, member services, and access to clean energy, to name a few. Energy Alabama represents one of seven southeastern states that are a part of Energy Democracy Y’all, an ongoing collaboration
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A New Way to Support Sustainable Energy Do you know where and how your bank is investing your paycheck? If you bank with one of the big banks, your deposits are almost definitely funding the fossil fuel industry. To help make it easy to align your money with your values, we’ve partnered with Atmos, a
