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 electric planning process will continue over-reliance on gas, expose Floridians to higher costs and risks, and fail to address climate crisis
Every year, regulated Florida utilities file a Ten Year Site Plan (TYSP) with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). These plans are viewed as the equivalent of Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) done…
SunBlockers: 'Solar in the Southeast' Annual Report (Part 5)
Who are the laggards, or "SunBlockers" from this year's 'Solar in the Southeast' annual report? Spoiler alert: they are all repeat offenders.
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 Up; North Carolina down: 'Solar in the Southeast' Annual Report (Part 3)
Florida will surpass North Carolina on total installed solar capacity even sooner than expected. This third blog about our recent 'Solar in the Southeast' annual report shines some light on the updated…
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?
Policy Matters: 'Solar in the Southeast' Annual Report (Part 2)
In part two of our blog series about the current 'Solar in the Southeast' Annual Report, we examine policies behind the performance.
Florida Should Make Oil Industry Pay Fair Share of Climate Change Impacts They Caused
Floridians are already feeling the heat and paying the price for climate change which the oil industry caused
JEA needs new plan for energy efficiency
JEA needs new energy efficiency plan to help low-income families.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Essential State Infrastructure Bill Into Law
This past week Florida Governor DeSantis signed the Essential State Infrastructure Bill into law. This landmark EV Roadmap legislation will create a master plan for DC fast-charging infrastructure along the interstate corridor…