SACE's Third Annual "Energy Efficiency in the Southeast" Report: A Solution to Multiple Crises
Just three utilities deliver ~75% of efficiency savings in the Southeast, while some of our biggest utilities do almost nothing. As COVID-19 and the climate crisis intensify energy inequity, we need efficiency…
I'm In Hot Water With Santa!
Opting for an electric heat-pump hybrid water heater can add up to significant cost and energy savings plus curb your greenhouse gas emissions.
Looking ahead: What climate and energy actions might we see in 2021?
This blog was written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Will the Florida PSC Take This Opportunity to Reform Outdated Efficiency Practices?
The Florida PSC could miss a unique opportunity to modernize its outdated practices for setting energy efficiency goals. The outcome of the current rulemaking process is of critical importance for families, businesses,…
2019 Rankings: High usage contributes to high electricity bills in Southeast
Last month, October, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released another year of utility-reported electricity data. The latest annual data is for the calendar year of 2019. Looking at the EIA's tabulation…
Time for Florida to Join the 21st Century on Energy Efficiency
The Florida Public Service Commission's practices for setting energy efficiency goals date back to the early '90's. The practices are so bad that no other states rely on them for setting goals.…
Florida Public Service Commission Approves Expanded Low-Income Efficiency Programs
On July 7, the Florida Public Service Commission rejected its own staff's recommendation, which would have blocked implementation of new and improved efficiency programs. The Commission also opened a rulemaking docket to…
Florida PSC Staff Recommendation on Efficiency Raises Alarm and Questions
Why is the Staff at the Florida Public Service Commission recommending cutting back energy efficiency programs at a time when so many families are struggling to pay already-high power bills?
JEA needs new plan for energy efficiency
JEA needs new energy efficiency plan to help low-income families.
A Clear Divide Between Florida Utilities on Energy Efficiency
Despite having among the nation’s highest monthly residential electric bills, Florida’s utilities consistently block efforts to increase efficiency savings goals that reduce customer energy bills. But a look at their 2019 performance reports…