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Black History Month Energy Leaders Blog Series: Lynn Evans Becomes First African American Woman to Lead TVA Board

In honor of Black History Month, SACE is publishing a blog series highlighting the efforts of African American leaders that have played key roles in the energy sector. This is the first post…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Just Energy Memphis Coalition Works to Ease Energy Burden

This Earth Day, we take a moment to recognize that clean energy solutions can not only help save our planet from the devastation of extreme climate change, but also help save families…

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Memphis Sustainable Schools Challenge Ends its First Year

Last month, the Shelby County Schools Sustainable Schools Challenge (SSC) held its first annual awards ceremony at the Memphis Botanic Garden to recognize and celebrate the outstanding work of students, teachers, and…

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Black History Month Energy Champions: Jimmie Tucker Knows the Importance of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

In honor of Black History Month - SACE is publishing a blog series highlighting the efforts of African American leaders working to ensure that clean energy opportunities are available for all people and communities…

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TVA Announces New Energy Efficiency Program for Homeowners

Yesterday, TVA announced the unveiling of its new energy efficiency program, eScore. The new program provides homeowners with expert recommendations and instant rebates through installations to make their home as energy efficient…

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U.S. Senate Confirms TVA Board Nominees

The Senate voted tonight to confirm the nominations of Virginia Tyler Lodge and Ronald Anderson Walter to serve on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The nomination of…

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Solar for All: Memphis Solar Shines On African American Communities

Natalie Mims, SACE Energy Efficiency Director, and Sandra Upchurch, SACE Energy Organizer in Memphis also contributed to this post. Just like BBQ, there is plenty of sunshine to go around in Memphis.…