Sustainable Energy Coalition

Corporate Accountability

Pledges Under the Microscope: Separating Genuine Corporate Climate Leadership from Green Theater

Hundreds of America's largest corporations have announced net-zero commitments, but a rigorous examination of their renewable energy procurement practices reveals a troubling gap between public declarations and measurable action. This investigation applies a transparent grading framework to Fortune 500 climate claims, equipping consumers, investors, and policymakers with the tools to distinguish credible leadership from carefully crafted greenwashing.

Jul 20, 2026

Community Energy

Sunlight Shared: How Rural Communities Are Rewriting the Rules of Energy Ownership

Across America's rural heartland, a quiet revolution is underway. Farmers, small-town governments, and low-income households are pooling resources through community solar programs to access clean energy they could never afford alone — and in doing so, they are building a new model of energy democracy that challenges decades of utility monopoly.

Jul 20, 2026