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This 2009 fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy potential for Georgia, estimating that the state could generate an additional 50,000 GWh of electricity from renewable resources, which would represent approximately 40 percent of current electricity sales.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy potential in Mississippi, detailing generation capacities for biomass, solar PV, and low-impact hydro, while proposing policy priorities to increase renewable electricity adoption.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy potential and policy priorities for North Carolina, estimating that the state could generate an additional 52,000 GWh of electricity from renewable sources by 2025.

This fact sheet outlines the renewable energy potential for South Carolina, estimating that the state can generate an additional 25,000 GWh of electricity from renewable resources, which would represent approximately 30 percent of current electricity sales.

Tennessee has the potential to generate an additional 45,579 GWh of renewable electricity by 2025, which would account for approximately 40% of current electricity sales. The document recommends a renewable electricity standard target of 25% by 2025 and suggests various financial incentives and grid infrastructure improvements to support this transition.

A fact sheetLSSoutheastern energy opportunities fact sheet detailing the potential economic and environmental benefits of implementing a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) in Alabama.

A fact sheet detailing the potential economic, employment, and environmental benefits of implementing a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) in Florida.

A fact sheet detailing the potential economic, employment, and environmental benefits of implementing a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) in Georgia.

This fact sheet outlines the benefits of a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) for Mississippi, projecting nearly $2 billion in savings, 2,700 new jobs, and an 11% reduction in electricity consumption by 2015.

This 2009 fact sheet argues that a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) could save North Carolina $3 billion and create over 6,000 jobs by 2020, while reducing electricity use by 13% by 2015.

A 2009 WRI fact sheet states that a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) could save Tennessee $3.5 billion and create over 5,000 jobs by 2020. It highlights that Tennessee could reduce electricity consumption by 11% by 2015 to meet all expected demand increases, noting that efficiency is the cheapest option for meeting new energy needs.

This fact sheet outlines the potential economic and environmental benefits of implementing a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) in Virginia by 2020.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute examines the interdependent relationship between water and energy resources in the Southeastern United States. It highlights how electric power production relies heavily on freshwater for cooling, while water treatment and heating require significant energy, proposing policy priorities to improve efficiency in both sectors.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute, based on an April 2009 issue brief, outlines the interdependence of energy and water resources in Alabama. It highlights the significant water requirements of thermoelectric power plants and the energy costs associated with water heating and treatment, while proposing policy priorities to improve efficiency and resource management.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute examines the interdependence of energy and water systems in Florida, detailing the water requirements of power generation and the energy costs associated with water treatment and heating.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute, based on an April 2009 issue brief, outlines the interdependence of water and energy systems in Georgia. It highlights the significant water requirements of thermoelectric power plants and the energy costs associated with water heating and treatment, while proposing policy priorities to improve efficiency and resource management.

This fact sheet outlines the interdependence of energy and water resources in Mississippi, highlighting the water requirements of thermoelectric power plants and the energy costs associated with water heating and treatment. It proposes several policy priorities to improve efficiency and resource management.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the interdependence of energy and water systems in North Carolina, highlighting the high water demand of thermoelectric power plants and the energy costs associated with water heating and treatment.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute, based on a 2009 issue brief, examines the interdependence of energy and water resources in South Carolina, highlighting the high water demand of thermoelectric power and the energy costs associated with water treatment and heating.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the interdependence of water and energy in Tennessee, highlighting the high volume of freshwater used for thermoelectric power and proposing policy priorities to improve efficiency and resource management.