December Map of the Month
By Laura Diaz-Villaquiran Mississippi is strategically important in U.S. energy production, transportation, and storage. Bordering the Gulf and Mississippi River, the state has extensive energy infrastructure, including crude oil, natural gas, and refined oil pipelines. Mississippi holds one-quarter of the nation’s underground natural […]
November Map of the Month
By Will Bryan It’s no secret that projected electric loads throughout the nation are unprecedented, but particularly in the Southeast. A recent analysis by ICF estimates that U.S. electricity demand will grow by 25% […]
October Map of the Month
Beyond Adoption: Measuring the Efficiency Impact of State Amendments Code: The model energy code edition that a state has officially adopted — IECC for residential buildings or ASHRAE Standard 90.1 […]
Hot Office, Cool Solution: Selecting a Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump
Background Information Decision Factors Timing & Research Personal Context Experience & Advice
September Map of the Month
By Amy Lovell, Ph.D. Solar Potential of Impervious Surfaces in the Southeast Installation of solar photovoltaic panels on even a small fraction of the impervious surfaces in the urban environment […]
August Map of the Month
By Laura Diaz-Villaquiran Public EV Charging Stations in the Commonwealth Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center The U.S. EV charging network has grown from 5,070 EV charging […]
Advancing Energy Affordability in the South: Reflecting on SEEA’s Annual Member Meeting
By Will Bryan Earlier this year, the news broke that Atlanta is “dead last” in economic mobility. This wasn’t entirely new news. In 2014 Atlanta ranked forty-ninth out of the […]
Buildings Blueprint – 2nd Quarter
April – June 2025 Welcome to SEEA’s Buildings Blueprint, where we share updates and resources on energy codes and the built environment across the Southeast and U.S. Island territories. Leadership […]
July Map of the Month
By William D. Bryan, Ph.D. The federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a lifeline for millions of Americans. Since 1981, this program has helped low-income households keep […]
Virginia is for Rail Lovers: A Record Year for Rail Travel
By Elizabeth Willis, SEEA Buildings Research Associate Map: Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. Source: U.S. Department of Transportation. From the mountains to the coast, Virginia’s railways are riding a wave of […]