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SACE promotes responsible and equitable energy choices to address climate change and ensure clean, safe, and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · Nov 21

We're excited to be on Bluesky! If you're new to us, joining the #CleanEnergyGeneration (👉 bit.ly/JoinCEG) is a great way to start. You'll receive:

📞 Invitations to our monthly Member Calls
💡 Access to tools, tips and trainings
⚡ Recommendations for monthly actions
💻 Early notice about our webinars

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 16h

SACE is turning 40! 🎂 For the past 40 years, we've been promoting responsible and equitable energy choices throughout the Southeast. See some of our past victories and how you can shape the future: cleanenergy.org/sace40 #SACE40Years

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 17h

Solar panel manufacturer Boviet Solar is increasing the production capacity of its new North Carolina factory from 2 GW to 3 GW — enough to power 519,000 US homes 🔌💡

Boviet Solar adds another gigawatt of capacity at NC solar panel manufacturing facility

Boviet Solar announced the addition of its third PV module manufacturing production line at the company’s Greenville, North Carolina, factory. This

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 20h

From grassroots beginnings to regional leadership. Read more about SACE’s 40 years of victories in clean energy, electric transportation, and climate advocacy 👉 ow.ly/PvwZ50X7SXL 🔌💡

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 1d

EVs continue to bring jobs to the Southeast! Off-road EV manufacturer Scout Motors is investing an additional $300 million in South Carolina, adding roughly 1,000 additional supplier jobs ow.ly/ZzzE50X5bGF 🔌💡

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 1d

Heading to the #RoadmapForth Conference next week? ⚡ Catch our Electric Transportation Director Stan Cross on the panel, "From Startup to Scale: Expanding Opportunities for Diverse EV Suppliers & Entrepreneurs." Learn more: ow.ly/9ZAA50X7OSw 🔌💡

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 1d

Shedding some light on easy energy savings this National LED Light Day! 💡

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“We’re proving that electrification can meet the demands of the biggest stage in sports.” More than 500 electric school buses will be used to transport attendees during the 2028 Summer Olympics 🔌💡

Fleet of 500+ Electric School Buses Will Transport Attendees During 2028 Olympics - MyNewsLA.com

More than 500 electric buses from local school districts will be used to transport attendees during the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, it was announced Monday. On Monday, LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover said the planning committee selected Highland Electric Fleets, North America’s leading provider of electric school buses, as an official partner for the […]

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 4d

Join us this Friday, October 10 at 12 PM ET for our next #CleanEnergyGeneration Member Call. All are welcome! RSVP: bit.ly/CEG0412 🔌💡

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 5d

Is Duke Energy becoming something other than an electric utility? The monopoly is setting the stage to control a significant amount of gas infrastructure. This warrants serious scrutiny by regulators 🔌💡

Is Duke Energy Becoming a Gas Empire? - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)

Duke Energy is setting the stage to control a significant amount of gas pipeline and storage capacity. This warrants serious scrutiny by regulators.

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 5d

“It was pretty apparent how important energy was.” After Hurricane Irma devastated much of the Caribbean in 2017, resident Lauren Strickland got to work installing solar on hurricane-damaged buildings. Today, they're a model of clean energy resilience ow.ly/wBlF50X5SIU 🔌💡

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) @georgiaipl.bsky.social · 6d

Last month, GIPL Program Fellow Cate joined Emory students to help folks check their voter registration and #GetOutTheVote ahead of the Nov. 4 Public Service Commission (PSC) election!

🗳️ Learn more about this critical election + grant opportunities for voter education: gipl.org/vote

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 5d

Fossil fuels can't sit with us 💅 #MeanGirlsDay

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 6d

“After looking at the proposal and the deal, it looked like it was too good to pass up.” Florida’s Union County School District is moving forward with plans to lease six new electric school buses, story via @wcjb.com ow.ly/kZax50X1K2N 🔌💡

Union County schools to acquire 6 new electric buses, a charging station

Union County’s Superintendent says the funds needed for the new buses will come from a federal grant that will cost the school board around $13,000 a year per bus

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 6d

BREAKING NEWS: Duke Energy’s Carbon Plan fails to fully take advantage of cost-saving energy efficiency and demand response and less-polluting clean energy sources like solar, wind, and batteries. Read our statement with advocates: ow.ly/3PPE50X5y0i

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Appalachian Voices @appvoices.org · 7d

The Footprint Project, Land of Sky Regional Council & #NC Sustainable Energy Association are launching a new program to provide microgrids to first responder & resilience hub facilities in Western #NorthCarolina.
More info 👇
https://footprintproject.jotform.com/form/250285897063163

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Georgia Conservation Voters @gcvoters.bsky.social · 7d

Join the GCV Education Fund and help us get the word out about the critical Georgia PSC election on November 4th.

We'll teach you everything you need to know, give you a script, and provide support as you send texts or make calls to voters.

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Sierra Club Florida @sierraclubfl.bsky.social · 7d

By investing in EV fleets, cities and counties are saving taxpayers money. Florida could save $18,000+ per vehicle over 15 years — a total of $277 million statewide. Local leaders know what works best for their communities, and these investments drive us forward. 🚗⚡

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NC Clean Energy Technology Center @nccleantech.bsky.social · 8d

The new Carolinas DASH website has just been launched! NCCETC has led the development of the Carolinas DASH project, which aims to provide education and technical assistance on renewable energy siting and permitting issues in NC & SC.

Explore the new site 👉 carolinas-dash.org

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 7d

“I think it’s really awesome.” Charlotte, North Carolina is building one of the Southeast’s first all-electric fire stations and net-zero police stations ow.ly/K9f350X1JZC 🔌💡

All-electric firehouse and net-zero police station help Charlotte, N.C., meet climate goals

The city has invested $36 million to build the facilities, which align emergency response with an ambitious strategic energy initiative.

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 7d

Executive Director Dr. Stephen A. Smith joined @climatepower.bsky.social’s virtual presser yesterday to discuss recent clean energy business closures, rising costs, and the negative impact of federal policy on North Carolina’s clean energy sector. Learn more: ow.ly/BGrb50X4XGN

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 7d

President Trump and Congressional Republicans took a sledgehammer to tax credits that save Americans money on their energy bills. However, you can still save money on energy efficient home improvements placed in service by December 31, 2025: ow.ly/yXct50X2gTM #EnergyEfficiencyDay

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 8d

Rivian is moving forward with their new Georgia EV plant. In addition to 2,000 construction jobs, the plant is expected to create 7,500 jobs by 2030, making it “one of Georgia's most celebrated economic development victories," story via @axios.com ow.ly/mnUa50X1JTq 🔌💡

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 8d

Rushed timelines, fired inspectors, falsified records, and too many pipelines. Communities across North Carolina and the Southeast rightfully have serious pipeline safety concerns. Recent events are not alleviating them 🔌💡

Pipeline Safety: An Urgent Update - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)

North Carolina communities rightfully have pipeline safety concerns. Recent events are not alleviating those concerns.

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 8d

We’re answering your most Googled questions about EVs 🧑‍💻

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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 9d

Residents of Southwest Atlanta put more of their money toward energy bills than anywhere else in the city. That's why @grndswell.bsky.social is partnering with local churches to provide energy efficiency upgrades designed to slash residents' power bills ow.ly/yzMV50X1JKj 🔌💡

Westside Resilience Corridor Launched to Strengthen Community, Increase Energy Efficiency and Expand Energy Access

Today, four Southwest Atlanta Churches – West Hunter Street Baptist, Providence Missionary Baptist, Community Church Atlanta and the Vicars Community Center, and Atlanta Good Shepherd Community Church – announce the launch of the Westside Resilience Corridor to strengthen community resilience in Westside Atlanta by aligning their ministries and partnering with Groundswell, with support from Georgia Power, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), and the City of Atlanta to increase energy efficiency, enhance housing quality, expand energy affordability, implement workforce development and build additional resilience hubs at Corridor churches with solar + storage infrastructure.

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