PAUSE Act urgently needed to protect Floridians from deadly heat
When a cash-strapped household can’t cover its electric bill, the power company is allowed to cut off the electricity.
When a cash-strapped household can’t cover its electric bill, the power company is allowed to cut off the electricity.
The legislation bans utility disconnections due to nonpayment when temperatures reach certain levels and during emergencies.
Elected officials must help families by opposing rate increases and calling for investments in affordable, climate-resilient solutions.
Energy efficiency programs can save residents billions of dollars, improve affordability and reduce utilities’ costs.
Transitioning to clean energy can be a major driver of economic growth, resilience and high-quality, local jobs.
Most Floridians prefer candidates tackling climate change: 52% more likely to vote for those with climate action records.
The survey is the 11th conducted by the FAU Center for Environmental Studies on Floridians’ climate-related views since 2019.
The US solar market is projected to triple in size over the next decade, with Florida leading the charge.
The Hillsborough Affordable Energy Coalition has been pushing for local government action to reduce energy bills.
The Orlando Utilities Commission's proposed changes to net metering would harm current and future solar customers.
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