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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

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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 · 1h
A new path for an old blade. In Atlanta, a retired wind turbine blade has been turned into a handy footbridge — opening up two acres of previously inaccessible park 🔌💡
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A 49-foot decommissioned wind turbine blade now carries walkers across a creek in an Atlanta park, opening access to about 2 acres of ground the neighborhood could not easily reach before.
An enormous wind turbine blade destined for a landfill found purpose as a footbridge, proving that yesterday's renewable energy infrastructure can reshape public spaces today.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 7h
No reason at all... 🤔 People across the Southeast are taking action and sharing solutions as we transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Join the #CleanEnergyGeneration to get monthly updates, resources, and ways to take action: bit.ly/joinCEG 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 29/09/2026
After years of installing solar, Roanoke City Public Schools will become the first school in Virginia to add battery storage, story via Canary Media Inc. 🔌💡
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A Virginia school district pioneers solar and battery microgrids
Roanoke City Public Schools is building the state’s first solar-plus-storage systems to keep emergency shelters going during extreme weather and cut down…
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 29/09/2026
80% of Americans feel powerless over how much they’re charged for electricity. But you're not ➡️ Sign and submit the letter at the link to tell your utility, your regulators, and your elected officials to lower your power bills: bit.ly/saceaffordability 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 28/09/2026
71% of American voters say making renewable energy a bigger part of the country's energy supply is the right move — including 68% of Republicans, story via Renewable Energy Magazine 🔌💡
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Nearly three-quarters of American voters want more renewable energy according to new poll
Nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of American voters say making renewable energy a bigger part of the country's energy supply is the right move, according to a new monthly survey co...
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 28/09/2026
What trends in EV charging have we seen across the Southeast over the past 12 months? ⚡ The Southeast added an average of nearly 133 public charging stations per month (1/4)
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 27/09/2026
From repurposed wind turbines to Costcos going solar, the #CleanEnergyGeneration is making progress every day here in the Southeast. Take a look at just six of the many signs of progress 👇
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Disney World Goes Solar and 5 Other Exciting Signs of Progress in the Southeast - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Take a look at just six of the many signs of clean energy progress we've seen in the Southeast over the past few months.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 26/09/2026
Duke Energy wants to build massive, dirty gas plants and an "enhanced" LNG facility in Davie and Davidson Counties, NC. We've got the answers to all your questions 👇
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A Q&A About Duke Energy's Gassy Plans for Davidson and Davie Counties - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Duke Energy wants to build massive, dirty gas plants and an "enhanced" Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Davie and Davidson Counties, NC - which would pollute the community and ruin the last serene...
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 25/09/2026
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 25/09/2026
The 460-megawatt power plant at the Valara data center in Spartanburg County, SC should NOT be exempted from oversight. We've asked the Public Service Commission to reconsider its decision. Read the full statement ➡️ ow.ly/vqZV50ZRx6c 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 24/09/2026
It's election season 🗳️ Find out where Tennessee congressional candidate Chaz Molder stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills
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Where the Candidates Stand: Chaz Molder on Climate & Energy - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Find out where Tennessee congressional candidate Chaz Molder stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 24/09/2026
Huntersville, North Carolina has turned a retired wind turbine blade into an artistic bus-stop bench 🔌💡
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In North Carolina, a retired wind turbine blade now serves as public bench at bus stops. This 2,500-pound bench has an unusual past
North Carolina has embraced sustainability by turning a retired wind turbine blade into an impressive public art bench known as 'Winds of Welcome.' This initiative showcases local artistry while addressing the recycling difficulties associated with turbine blades. By converting industrial waste into functional art, the project encourages eco-friendly practices and enhances community spaces, demonstrating an inspiring model for future initiatives.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 23/09/2026
Power play! Mercedes-Benz Stadium's solar panels generate enough electricity annually to power the Falcons’ nine home games, story via @solarindustry.bsky.social 🔌💡
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From the Gridiron to the Grid: Five Solar Stadiums Powering NFL Sundays – SEIA
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. Learn more at seia.org
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 23/09/2026
It's election season 🗳️ Find out where Tennessee congressional candidate Charlie Hatcher stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills
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Where the Candidates Stand: Charlie Hatcher on Climate & Energy - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Find out where Tennessee congressional candidate Charlie Hatcher stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 23/09/2026
People and communities across the Southeast are taking action, sharing solutions, and celebrating successes as we transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Join the #CleanEnergyGeneration to get monthly updates, resources, and ways to take action: bit.ly/joinCEG 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 22/09/2026
Good news! Tennessee's new rebate program will help multifamily housing properties afford EV chargers, story via @wsmv.com 🔌💡
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What to know about Tennessee’s new rebate program for EV chargers
There’s a new rebate program in Tennessee for multifamily housing properties afford electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 22/09/2026
📢 OUT NOW: New Sierra Club report shows utility companies overwhelmingly failing to transition to cheaper, more reliable, clean energy. See how your utility scored 📝 ⬇️
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The Dirty Truth Report
The Dirty Truth They promised you clean energy, but there's a Dirty Truth behind your rising utility bills Check Your Utility's Grade Read the Dirty Truth Report Utility companies promise you clean energy, but deliver higher bills and more dirty power. The Dirty Truth Report exposes their hypocrisy.…
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 22/09/2026
While Southeastern families are stuck choosing between A/C and groceries, our utilities are posting record profits ➡️ Sign and submit the letter at the link to tell your utility, your regulators, and your elected officials to lower your power bills: bit.ly/saceaffordability 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 21/09/2026
As Americans search for ways to reduce their skyrocketing power costs, more than two dozen states have introduced plug-in solar bills, story via Canary Media Inc. 🔌💡
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Balcony solar is this year’s clean energy superstar in the US
At the start of 2026, only Utah had legalized plug-in solar. Eight other states have followed suit in an effort to help people lower their sky-high energy…
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 21/09/2026
Good news! A federal judge has struck down the Trump EPA's cancellation of Solar for All, a nationwide program designed to bring affordable solar power to families and communities. Read the full statement ➡️ ow.ly/lYzJ50ZPNey 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 21/09/2026
There’s a data center gold rush. Former Knoxville City Councilman Andrew Roberto says communities deserve transparency and debate before these projects get approved 🔌💡
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No Blank Check for Data Centers: Big Tech Owes Communities a Fair Deal - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Data centers are driving billions in infrastructure spending and rising utility rates. Communities deserve transparency before projects get approved.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 21/09/2026
What trends in EV manufacturing have we seen across the Southeast over the past 12 months? ⚡ Despite cancellations and delays, the Southeast remains the nation’s leader in EV manufacturing investment and employment (1/4)
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 18/09/2026
We are happy to be partnering with the NC Sustainable Energy Association for their 2026 Making Energy Work Conference! Join us in Cary, NC, Oct. 14-15 to engage in thought-provoking clean energy conversations: bit.ly/3i1nT7K 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 18/09/2026
🗓️ EVENT: We'll be at Roanoke Cooperative's Clean Energy Expo with an EV and plug-in solar kit! ⚡☀️ Details in the link. 🗓 When: October 2 📍Where: Ahoskie, NC 🔗 RSVP: ow.ly/Azcy50ZOn57
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Moms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 17/09/2026
🏡 A reporter toured 9 Miami open houses and asked every agent about flooding. Nearly all said don't worry about it. All 9 were in FEMA high hazard flood zones. House hunting? Look up the flood risk yourself 🔍 heated.world/p/the-open-houses-at-t…
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The open houses at the edge of disaster
What are buyers being told about climate risk in Miami? I posed as one to find out.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 18/09/2026
Save this for the next time someone tries to spread solar disinformation ☀️ To learn more about solar energy, check out these resources from the NC Clean Energy Technology Center: carolinas-dash.org/resources 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 17/09/2026
West Palm Beach just launched a $1 all-electric car service program designed to reduce traffic congestion, story via @wlrnnews.bsky.social 🔌💡
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West Palm Beach launches $1 electric car service amid rising traffic congestion
West Palm Beach launched an all-electric car service program that hopes to cut through local gridlock.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 17/09/2026
It's election season 🗳️ Find out where Tennessee congressional candidate Justin Pearson stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills
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Where the Candidates Stand: Justin Pearson on Climate & Energy - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Find out where Tennessee congressional candidate Justin Pearson stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 16/09/2026
As the climate warms, a Duke University program is helping rural faith leaders open cooling centers, story via Yale Program on Climate Change Communication 🔌💡
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Churches could become cooling centers during heat waves » Yale Climate Connections
A Duke University program is training rural faith leaders to educate residents and provide relief during heat waves.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 16/09/2026
It's election season 🗳️ Find out where Tennessee congressional candidate Brent Taylor stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills
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Where the Candidates Stand: Brent Taylor on Climate & Energy - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Find out where Tennessee congressional candidate Brent Taylor stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 16/09/2026
Take action, share solutions, celebrate successes. Join Wendy and the 1,000+ other people from across the Southeast who have already joined the #CleanEnergyGeneration. It’s FREE! Join here: bit.ly/joinCEG 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 15/09/2026
The City of Cartersville’s new Recreation Center is going solar, slashing its operating costs and saving taxpayers money 🔌💡
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New Georgia recreation center getting solar panels in effort to save taxpayer money
Once operational, the system is expected to offset a portion of the center’s energy use and help reduce long-term operating costs.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 15/09/2026
Missed yesterday's webinar? Watch the recording: ow.ly/x0LM50ZNPU6
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 15/09/2026
In a slap in the face to the American people, Trump's EPA has moved to permanently end federal regulation of power plants' carbon emission. This isn't just a rollback — it's a permanent surrender. Read our full statement ➡️ ow.ly/fIYC50ZNXCZ 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 15/09/2026
80% of Americans feel powerless over how much they’re charged for electricity. But you're not ➡️ Sign and submit the letter at the link to tell your utility, your regulators, and your elected officials to lower your power bills: bit.ly/saceaffordability 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 14/09/2026
Heat-pump water heaters save households nearly $23,000 over their 15-year lifetime, story via Canary Media Inc. 🔌💡
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Heat-pump water heaters just keep getting better
Manufacturers are rolling out models that heat up at times when power is cheap, fit into tighter spaces, and aggressively cut energy bills.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 14/09/2026
Find out how a small NC charter school navigated grants, tax credits, and a year-long reimbursement wait to secure an electric school bus through the EPA's Clean School Bus Program 🔌💡
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It Takes a Village to Procure an Electric School Bus - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
How an NC charter school secured an electric school bus through the EPA's Clean School Bus Program.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 14/09/2026
What trends in EV sales have we seen across the Southeast over the past 12 months? ⚡ Despite setbacks, EV adoption continued to advance, with nearly 225,000 new passenger EVs sold. However, only Florida's EV market share was higher than the national average: (1/5)
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 13/09/2026
It's election season 🗳️ Find out where Jennifer Balkcom, candidate for North Carolina Congressional District 11, stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills
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Jennifer Balkcom on Climate & Energy: Where the Candidates Stand - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Find out where Jennifer Balkcom, candidate for North Carolina Congressional District 11, stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 12/09/2026
It's election season 🗳️ Find out where Jamie Ager, candidate for North Carolina Congressional District 11, stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills
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Jamie Ager on Climate & Energy: Where the Candidates Stand - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Find out where Jamie Ager, candidate for North Carolina Congressional District 11, stands on clean energy, data centers, and affordable utility bills.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 11/09/2026
Don't forget to RSVP!
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 11/09/2026
Real job placement and lasting relationships. Here’s how one Georgia Power workforce program is betting on Atlanta’s Westside 👇
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How a Georgia Power Workforce Program Bet on Atlanta's Westside - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
How Georgia Power and Atlanta community partners built a workforce pipeline rooted in wraparound support, real job placement, and lasting relationships.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 11/09/2026
Missed yesterday's webinar? Watch the recording: ow.ly/CvSe50ZM3ql
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 11/09/2026
Save this for the next time someone tries to spread solar disinformation ☀️ To learn more about solar energy, check out these resources from the NC Clean Energy Technology Center: carolinas-dash.org/resources 🔌💡
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 10/09/2026
2025 marked the first year that over half the apartment buildings constructed nationwide came equipped with heat pumps, story via Canary Media Inc. 🔌💡
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US apartment buildings have tipped toward heat pumps
The climate-friendly appliances are becoming the norm among American home builders. Here are the factors driving the shift.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 10/09/2026
Florida wants to take $153.4 million meant for building public EV chargers…and build flying car chargers instead. Here’s why that’s a bad idea 👇
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NEVI Funds and Flying Cars: Florida's EV Charging Plan Under Fire - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Florida wants to use NEVI electric vehicle charging funds for eVTOL infrastructure instead of expanding public EV chargers. Here's why SACE opposes the plan.
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Stephen A. Smith @sas.cleanenergy.org · 10/09/2026
When asked whether state governors and legislatures in the South have an appetite for data center regulation, Smith said, “We’re about to find out,” adding that there may be consequences for politicians who don’t pay attention to constituents’ concerns over the facilities.
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Most Data Center Bans Are in Metro Areas, Despite More Facilities Heading for Rural Areas | The Daily Yonder
Building data centers is broadly unpopular across the political spectrum, but so far, banning new development is a mostly metropolitan area phenomenon.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 09/09/2026
375 solar-powered LED lights will soon illuminate the Florida district Sun ‘N Lake, improving visibility and saving money 🔌💡
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Sun ‘N Lake to install 375 solar lights throughout the district
Sun ‘N Lake Improvement district continues to enhance the well being of its residents and its lighting infrastructure with a project that includes the installation of 375 solar-powered LED lights
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 09/09/2026
A chairman’s order, a lawsuit, and a ticking clock: Inside the fight over North Carolina’s 2026 solar RFP 👇
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A Chairman's Order, a Lawsuit, and a Ticking Clock: Inside the Fight Over North Carolina's 2026 Solar RFP - Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
NCUC's suspension of Duke Energy's 2026 solar RFP faces a legal challenge from SACE and allies, threatening North Carolina's interconnection timeline.
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 09/09/2026
Join us this Friday, September 11 at 12 PM ET for our next #CleanEnergyGeneration Member Call. All are welcome! RSVP: bit.ly/CEG0412 🔌💡
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