History

The Southern Energy Network was created to build on the momentum from the first Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference (SSREC) in 2004. Over 200 students from the Southeast converged in North Carolina to discuss the issues that connected them to one another – the desire to conserve our environment, adapt to more sustainable energy practices, and create a strong, youth-led climate movement. Since then, our network has grown to encompass more than 65 campuses and has directly supported campaigns for renewable energy and efficiency at 25 campuses. We also connect over 1000 students and alumni around the region.

The Southern Energy Network is a founding member of the Energy Action Coalition, a North American coalition of youth united for a clean energy future. As a part of the EAC, we have coordinated our work with partner organizations around the United States and Canada, we have been a part of multiple international days of action to stop global warming, and we are the lead organization working on the Campus Climate Challenge in the Southeast.

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is the fiscal sponsor of the Southern Energy Network and our partnership offers us administrative support and allows us to stay connected to Southern energy policy, politics and news, including dirty energy battles and clean energy opportunities for the youth we work with.

Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference 2008
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA