Electric Vehicle Charging Guide Electric vehicles are on the rise. Some reports estimate that by 2040, nearly every car sold globally will be electric. With efficient performance, low maintenance and environmentally friendly fuel, it’s clear to see why many see electric cars as the future of the auto industry. Companies like Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, Tesla and Volkswagen continue to put out […]

A nationwide plan will soon make your cross-country drive in an electric car or truck just as convenient as the typical experience behind the wheel of a gasoline vehicle. Major incentives and policy planning are creating a more powerful network of electric vehicle chargers. This, as the U.S. Energy Information Administration projects nearly a third […]

How much electricity does your community need at the ready at any given time? Will it be enough when more vehicles are plugging into charging stations instead of filling up at gas stations? How will your workplace or home fare during the next extreme weather event in winter or summer? Will certain updates lessen the […]

Tennessee technology expanded to meet demand in Florida   Knoxville, Tennessee and St. Augustine, Florida, February 28, 2022 – Powershed by Solar Alliance and ECHO Robotics is bringing the quietest, cleanest, and newest way to manicure green spaces into Florida communities. In St. Augustine, Flagler Power Equipment recently installed the state’s first Powershed system for […]

Statement to TVA by Solar Alliance Southeast: Input for 2025 Integrated Resource Plan  The unprecedented rate of technological advancement afoot right now will continue to impact economic development, infrastructure and quality of life in our region. We believe the Tennessee Valley Authority has an outsized role in realizing these benefits in the valley.  This is […]

Community leaders are bringing thousands in prospective USDA REAP Grant dollars to Grainger and Jefferson Counties in East Tennessee! The Chambers of Commerce recently hosted workshops to facilitate information and access for small businesses who might qualify for special incentives with the USDA Rural Energy for America Program. “Great workshop! Thank you!” said one of […]

What Motivates You to Explore Solar? Cutting utility bills.  Lowering operating costs.  Embracing environmental stewardship.  What is YOUR motivation for going solar?  Getting your fair share of the millions and millions of dollars available in energy grants and tax incentives?  This federal financial support for clean, renewable energy is another motivator for businesses looking to […]

What are your Choices for Installation of Solar Panels? Solar panels or modules bring a clean energy solution to a variety of commercial settings these days.  You may see them incorporated into a building’s rooftop, built as part of a carport, or doing their job from the ground.  Here’s a look at typical types of […]

Solar Array to be Installed by Volunteers on Community Work Day   Knoxville, Tennessee, February 23, 2022, Solar Alliance, LLC — Knoxville’s leader in food security and sustainability education is going solar, thanks to volunteers from Knoxville-based energy company Solar Alliance. CAC Beardsley Community Farm will soon harness a portion of its power from a […]