News & Updates

Why MISO's 2026 Grid Analysis Matters to Louisiana

Why MISO's 2026 Grid Analysis Matters to Louisiana

In 2026, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, or MISO, will begin a South Load Pocket Risk Assessment focused on Louisiana. While the study may sound technical, it is...
Small Footprint, Big Opportunity: Land Use Realities of Utility-Scale Solar in the Southeast

Small Footprint, Big Opportunity: Land Use Realities of Utility-Scale Solar in the Southeast

Landowners across the Southeast have long relied on income from leases - whether for timber, farming, hunting, or mineral rights - as a way to sustain generational land...
SERTP: Planning for Yesterday’s Grid in Tomorrow’s Southeast

SERTP: Planning for Yesterday’s Grid in Tomorrow’s Southeast

The Southeast’s electric grid is being asked to absorb historic levels of new demand, yet the regional planning process meant to prepare for that future is still modeling...

SERTP Should Lead the Southeast in Transmission Planning

Southeastern Regional Transmission Planning (SERTP) stakeholder meetings in 2025 have tackled Long-Term Scenario Development and surging load forecasts - but with reliability risks mounting and economic opportunities on the line, the Southeast needs more than compliance checkboxes. It needs leadership and vision....
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Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy Publishes Revised Solar Decommissioning Rules

On December 16, the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E), submitted a summary report to legislative committees regarding revisions to proposed rules governing the decommissioning of solar facilities. C&E’s revised draft rule makes several important changes to the proposed decommissioning rules...
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Fall 2025 Updates to the Kentucky Generator Interconnection Queue

Kentucky stands out in the Southeast for its reliance on four different interconnection processes. PJM contributes the largest share of solar, while MISO carries smaller amounts of solar, wind, and hybrid. LGEKU filings reflect vertically integrated utility planning, while TVA adds...
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Alabama PSC December Meeting: Rate Stability, Data Center Growth, & New Solar Approvals

The Alabama Public Service Commission’s December meeting offered another close look at how the state is responding to rising electricity demand, accelerating data center development, and the continued challenge of high power bills. While much of the agenda was routine, the...
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Southern Renewable Energy Association

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Legislation

SREA advocates for policies that support renewable energy deployment and protect the industry from legislative threats. Our efforts ensure that renewable energy companies influence regional energy policies, focusing on growth, tax incentives, siting, and decommissioning requirements.

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Regulatory

SREA’s regulatory advocacy helps shape utility plans to integrate renewable energy, expanding clean energy access in the Southeast. By participating in state utility proceedings, SREA provides technical comments and testimony to promote clean energy adoption.

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Transmission

SREA is actively engaged in the regional planning process and collaborates with organizations across the region to push for reforms in planning, transparency and oversight with two goals in mind: strengthening the grid and integrating more renewable energy.