News & Updates

Alabama Power reverses tax on solar facilities

Alabama Power Decision
In April 2024, SREA filed an Application for Reconsideration and Modification opposing Alabama Power's imposition of an "Integration Cost" on qualifying facilities, which essentially served as a tax on solar facilities. SREA's objection stated that Alabama Power didn't have the evidence...
Alabama Power
Alabama
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TVA Board Meeting Recap: Energy Demand, Investments, and Future Planning

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) held its first quarterly board meeting of 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee, addressing key topics such as record energy demand, power system investments, financial performance, and future energy planning. The meeting also included a public listening session...
Tennessee
TVA
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A Smarter, Cleaner Future: Key Takeaways from SREA's TVA IRP Comments

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is shaping the future of energy in the Southeast with its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The Southern Renewable Energy Association (SREA) has weighed in, offering forward-thinking recommendations to ensure TVA embraces a cost-effective, resilient, and...
Tennessee
TVA
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SWEPCO IRP Update: Stakeholder Committee Report provides recommendations

Stakeholder Committee Report
AAEA, City of Fayetteville, National Audubon Society, Sierra Club and SREA filed the Stakeholder Committee Report to provide recommendations for how SWEPCO may improve this IRP.
SWEPCO

Coalition files amicus brief supporting FERC

Amicus Brief
On Feb. 3, SREA joined a coalition of renewable energy associations in filing a supplemental amicus in support of FERC in the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, supporting the longstanding interpretation of PURPA that "power production capacity" reasonably...
FERC
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SREA comments on Louisiana DENR's proposed Solar Power Generation Facility Decommissioning Regulations

SREA Comments on Louisiana DENR Decommissioning Regulations
SREA submitted written comments on the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources' proposed rule regarding Regulation of Solar Power Generation Facilities. SREA provided comments with the goal of helping the Department meet its legislative mandate to R.S. 30:1154 to design...
Louisiana
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SREA application to intervene in Georgia Power IRP docket filed

SREA Application to Intervene
Regulatory Director Whit Cox filed SREA's motion to intervene in the Georgia Power IRP docket.
Georgia
Georgia Power IRP

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.