Florida lawmakers should stop helping utilities charge us more
SB 1574 prioritizes dirty energy when more affordable energy options — like solar — are readily available.
Tag: Florida utilities
Could more nuclear power be part of Florida’s future energy portfolio?
PSC report says moving forward could be beneficial if advanced nuclear technologies costs prove ‘more certain.’
Florida is at a crossroads: We need bold action for a safer, cleaner and more affordable future
Lawmakers must increase Florida’s energy independence and lower costs through solar power, microgrids and energy efficiency.
Florida utilities drag down Southeast in energy efficiency, new report finds
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy ranked Florida among the worst-performing states for utility efficiency programs.
Post-hurricane rate hikes: Utilities profit while failing to properly invest in infrastructure
Utility profits earned from their Florida customers are largely going to out-of-state shareholders, not grid improvements.
‘Many people fear for the future’ — A St. Petersburg councilmember discusses the city’s efforts to address climate change
A Q&A with Richie Floyd, who was elected to represent District 8 on the St. Petersburg City Council in 2021.
A Florida commission keeps approving utility plans with lots of fossil fuels. Now young adults are suing
The plaintiffs claim the Public Service Commission’s approval of utility plans based on fossil fuels violates their rights.
The connection between hurricanes and investment in Florida
The potential damage from a hurricane reaches well beyond physical structures and property into financial instability.
Hurricane resilience shown with utility-scale solar
Large farms are transitioning to harvesting energy as Florida utilities rapidly expand their use of solar power.
Energy ignorance is costing Floridians a bundle
The fact that Florida’s utilities rely on natural gas for 74% of the state’s electricity generation is a loser for ...
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