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…
Knoxville City Council on Climate and Energy: Tommy Smith
This blog post was written by Brady Watson, former Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. This is the fifth in a series of blog posts by the Southern…
How Much Money Could Memphis Save if MLGW Leaves TVA?
Expert reports have shown MLGW could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year if they left TVA. Those savings could lead to more local jobs and money kept in Memphians pockets.
Knoxville City Council on Climate and Energy: Lauren Rider
This blog post was written by Brady Watson, former Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. This is the second in a series of blog posts by the Southern…
JEA's efficiency plan needs more savings for low-income customers and the return of its missing programs
JEA can improve its underachieving energy efficiency plan by delivering more ambitious savings for low-income customers and adding back the missing programs that led to far higher savings at the utility over…
Knoxville City Council on Climate and Energy: Seema Singh
This blog post was written by Brady Watson, former Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. This is the first in a series of blog posts by the Southern…