The Southern States Energy Board (SSEB) is an interstate compact composed of governors and state legislators from sixteen southern states, two territories, and a presidential appointee. With a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation, SSEB works to advance energy policies, technologies, and practices that enhance the region’s energy efficiency, affordability, and reliability. Whether it’s advocating for clean energy solutions, facilitating partnerships among industry leaders, or supporting research and development initiatives, SSEB is committed to driving positive change and helping the South thrive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Recent News

2023 Fossil Energy & Carbon Management Legislation Rundown Now Available

Our 2023 Fossil Energy & Carbon Management (FECM) Digest is now available. The FECM Digest is compiled in collaboration with our mem…

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SSEB Selected to Lead Two New DOE-funded Decarbonization Projects

Yesterday, the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management announced the selection of the Southern States…

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2023 Annual Report Available for Download

Our 2023 Annual Report is now available! Click the button below to review our new projects and programs from the past year. Printed copi…

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The Southeast’s Most Comprehensive Energy & Environment Legislative Digest Now Available

We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 Energy and Environment Legislative Digest is now available for download! This annual publicati…

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Executive Committee

Chair
Gov. Bill Lee
Tennessee
Vice Chair
Rep. William E. “Bill” Sandifer, III
South Carolina
Treasurer
Sen. Ken Yager
Tennessee
Gov. Henry McMaster
South Carolina
Gov. Kay Ivey
Alabama
Rep. John Ragan
Tennessee
Rep. Lynn Smith
Georgia
Sen. Brandon Smith
Kentucky
Sen. Bryan Hughes
Texas
Federal Representative
Hon. Jim Powell
Secretary
Kenneth Nemeth