Florida must take climate change seriously. Instead, lawmakers want to erase it
Senate Bill 1624 and House Bill 1645 rewrite Florida energy policy to eliminate state goals to address climate change..
Tag: energy efficiency
Diversifying Florida’s energy supply will help protect residents and businesses
Florida has significant untapped potential for energy that is home grown, not imported through pipelines from out of state.
DeSantis’ change of heart gives Floridians a path to lower energy bills
Energy efficiency measures are the most cost-effective solution to lower total utility costs.
DeSantis trying to reclaim federal energy rebate funding; study shows how sea-level rise could reshape South Florida
The governor’s budget would earmark $1.73 million in federal funds for the state to administer Home Energy Rebate Programs.
Never mind politics and partisanship: Climate action is an economic imperative for us all
Taking action to mitigate climate change has tangible and direct implications to both individuals and businesses alike.
Real or artificial? A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it’s made of
There are advantages and disadvantages to both cut trees and artificial trees.
South Florida’s designation as Climate Resilience Tech Hub creates opportunities for new jobs in emerging fieldsÂ
Panelists at the Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit discussed the designation's importance for the region.
UCF receives $1.5M NSF grant to improve energy efficiency of wireless communications
The award aims to address problems surrounding engineering systems and networks.
Hillsborough County, what’s your plan on the climate?
Hillsborough must prioritize the passage of a countywide climate plan that ends fossil fuels and increases energy efficiency.
Make sure Florida gets its fair share of federal energy-efficiency fundingÂ
These funds are intended to develop a program for local businesses in the energy-efficiency industry, providing training and attracting workers.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
