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…
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…
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…
OUC's Proposed Energy Efficiency Program Abandons Low-Income Customers
OUC's low income program is projected to reach less than 1% of eligible customers. Energy savings for Orlando's families must be part of the City's clean energy plan.