Trump Admin Begins Rollback of Clean Power Plan
SACE Southeast Energy Research Attorney Angela Garrone contributed to this post. Following through on a campaign promise, the Trump administration signed a rule this week to repeal the Clean Power Plan, the…
Democracy in Action: Why I Asked EPA Not to Roll Back Water Pollution Standards
This blog was written by SACE's High Risk Energy Intern, Kailie Melchior.
Pruitt EPA Should Deny New Utility Move to Weaken Federal Coal Ash Rule
This blog was written by Amelia Shenstone, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Pruitt EPA's Water Pollution Delay Extends Uncertainty for Southeast Coal Plants
This blog was written by Amelia Shenstone, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
New Executive Order Threatens US Progress on Climate Action
Given his appointment of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - a man with a long history of challenging health-based environmental regulations in court - President Trump's Energy Independence…
What Is Your Electric Utility Planning for its Coal Ash?
Utilities in the Southeast are already starting to "close" toxic coal ash pits. We calculated how much ash will be excavated and how much will be left in mostly unlined pits posing…
"Dirty Dozen" 2016 presents yet another strike against coal-fired Plant Hammond
A new report, released on November 16, explains the concerning weaknesses of Georgia's water pollution permits. When these permits are inevitably strengthened to limit mercury, arsenic, lead, and other toxic discharges from…
Another gas shortage? These simple fixes could save us
Recent news and panic of a petroleum pipeline leak in Helena, Alabama (south of Birmingham) is making its way up the East Coast. The pipeline, owned by Colonial Pipeline Company, supplies some…
Use Southeastcoalash.org to Discover If Toxic Coal Ash is Stored Near You
Want to learn more? Join our webinar on October 19 from 10:00–10:30 AM! The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is pleased to unveil the redesigned southeastcoalash.org. Our southeast power plant map…
Solar for Low-income Communities and More! EPA's Clean Energy Incentive Program
UPDATE: Soon after this blog was published, EPA announced it was extending the public comment period deadline from Aug. 29 to Nov. 1, 2016, to afford more time for tribal consultations. This…