Article | 10.14.2020
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
Article | 09.22.2020
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 September 17...
Article | 09.11.2020
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 solar development...
Article | 09.09.2020
The Ins and Outs of Trump’s New Offshore Drilling Action
Article | 08.17.2020
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. The...
Article | 08.13.2020
Florida electric planning process will continue over-reliance on gas, expose Floridians to higher costs and risks, and fail to address climate crisis
Article | 08.04.2020
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.
Article | 07.16.2020
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...
Article | 07.09.2020
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...
Article | 07.03.2020
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?
