Smart, Prosperous and Resilient? Memphis Named as 1 of 6 Sites for New Climate, Health and Racial Equity Initiative
High energy burdens, sub-standard housing, pervasive poverty, poor public transportation access, poor access to health care and food deserts are all too common in North Memphis. Large community re-development projects in Memphis…
Success! Memphis City Council Votes to Help Lift Extreme Energy Burden
UPDATE: On February 22, the MLGW Board voted unanimously to change the Share the Pennies program to automatically enroll all customers, while offering all customers the ability to opt out. Customers will…
Reducing the Energy Burden in the Southeast: Tackling Energy Efficiency in Multifamily Housing
When temperatures drop in the Southeast – as occurred this past week – many residents turn up their thermostat to stay warm and comfortable. Unfortunately, this is not a luxury that all…
Join Us at the Energy Justice Town Hall on Jan. 12th!
SACE staff and several Memphis allies invite you to attend our Energy Justice Town Hall to learn why Memphians have the highest energy burdens in the country - and share your…
Spotlight Shines on Extreme Energy Burdens in Memphis
This past week, national experts from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) traveled from Washington, D.C. to Memphis, TN to help shine a spotlight on the extreme energy burdens many…
Chattanoogans Ask TVA for Help With Energy Efficiency
This blog is the third in a series SACE is publishing on recent energy efficiency advocacy meetings between Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and community members across the Tennessee Valley. The first blog,…
Memphians Ask TVA for Energy Efficiency Solutions to Extreme Energy Burdens
This blog is the second in a series SACE is publishing on recent energy efficiency meetings between TVA and community members all across the Tennessee Valley. The first blog, focusing on TVA…