Transportation Electrification in Florida: Opportunities are Bright, Could Be Brighter (Part 1)
Florida is #2 in the nation in electric vehicle (EV) sales, but near the bottom in government and utility investment. The state also lags other states in EV charger deployment. Utility engagement…
High energy bills plague low-income Floridians
As regulators allow utilities to disconnect power during the pandemic, it’s time to get to the root of the problem
Solar Cavalry Turns Out to Defend Net Metering
A strong show of support for rooftop solar in Florida helps maintain the state's net metering rule. The Florida Public Service Commission decided not to act to change the rule at its…
If It Ain't Broke, Don’t Fix It: Protect Florida's Rooftop Solar Net Metering Policy
Over 4.4 million Floridians cast a vote in support of solar choice in 2016. Yet, just three votes at a PSC workshop on September 17 could lay the groundwork for squelching rooftop…
The Ins and Outs of Trump's New Offshore Drilling Action
On Tuesday, September 8, President Trump announced a memorandum halting portions of his Administration's previous proposal to vastly expand offshore drilling around the United States, while ignoring the rest of his massive…
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…