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SACE Comments on the Path Forward for Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy

SACE submitted comments last week to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management as part of their "Request for Feedback" on the path forward for Atlantic offshore wind development. With our comments, we…

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Clemson Goes Big With Wind Turbine Testing

Yesterday Clemson University announced they'd landed a big deal for testing a huge wind turbine. The world's most powerful wind turbine, the MHI Vestas V164-9.5 MW, will be tested at Clemson's world-class…

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How Will Hurricane Harvey Affect Texas Wind Farms?

This blog was written by Simon Mahan, former Energy Policy Manager at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.

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Avangrid Renewables Wins North Carolina's First Offshore Wind Lease for $9 Million

This blog post was co-written by SACE Renewable Energy Manager Simon Mahan and Coastal Climate & Energy Manager Chris Carnevale. North Carolina’s first offshore wind lease sale was held today and Avangrid…

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What to Expect in North Carolina's Offshore Wind Lease Sale This Week

Tomorrow will mark the first lease sale for offshore wind power off North Carolina's coast. We thought it may be useful to explain what this means and what the process looks like…

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Wind Power's Record Setting 2016: Will 2017 Be a Repeat?

This blog entry was written by Allie Brown, former Clean Energy Advocacy Manager at SACE.

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The Carolinas' First Offshore Wind Lease Sale Scheduled for March 16

The first-ever lease sale for offshore wind off the Carolinas' coast has been scheduled for March 16, 2017. The lease sale will allow interested development companies to bid on the rights to…

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Engaging on Energy: Wind Power in the Southeast

Wind power is a clean, low-cost energy resource that can help reduce impacts of climate change. Wind energy also ensures clean air and water, protecting our public health and natural resources. Thanks…

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Seizing our massive offshore wind potential

The following is a guest blog, written by Amber Hewett of the National Wildlife Federation. You can visit NWF's blog, and the original article, here. It’s been quite the summer for U.S.…

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Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on Energy Issues: Jill Stein

This post is the third in a series of blogs examining where 2016 candidates for President or Governor of North Carolina stand on key energy issues.  Note: The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy does…