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What is threatening Biscayne and Everglades National Parks and South Florida’s Drinking Water?
This blog was written by Sara Barczak, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Guest Post: Why We Support the ITC Extension and Why You Should Too
In this Guest Post, Yuri Horwitz challenges the solar industry: “A question for each of us is whether the future is crafted for us, or whether we craft that future.” Yuri Horwitz is…
Mighty Ducks: How do wind turbines affect ducks?
As duck hunting season comes to a close, flocks of hunters have enjoyed a potentially record-breaking season thanks in part to good weather and successful conservation efforts. Despite strong conservation measures which…
For Florida homeowner, “biggest barrier to solar is who controls your utilities”
This blog is fourth in a series on diversity in the solar energy field in Florida. Click here for other posts in that series. Homeowner Michelle A. Vigil has covered her downtown Tampa house and…
Solar works for me because we just had twins: Sgt. Dawan Woods
This blog is third in a series on diversity in the solar energy field in Florida. Click here for other posts in that series. I managed to catch Technical Sergeant Dawan Woods in a brief…
South Miami Mayor Goes Big on Solar and Bill Savings
This Guest Blog is courtesy of Philip Stoddard, Mayor of South Miami. I am trying to envision my first $7 electric bill from FPL. For years I’ve watched the prices drop on…
As expected, TVA utilities respond to the Grid Access Charge with increased fixed fees
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) utilities (known as Local Power Companies or LPCs) are responding to TVA's rate structure change by increasing fixed fees for residential and small commercial customers. This runs contrary…
Net Metering: Reverse Robin Hood...Really?
I just returned from the 125th Annual Meeting of NARUC, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, held this year in Orlando, FL. The agenda touched on a vast range of issues…
Why the U.S. Power Grid's Days are Numbered
This article was originally published by Bloomberg Businessweek on August 22, 2013, and was authored by Chris Martin, Mark Chediak, and Ken Wells. There are 3,200 utilities that make up the U.S. electrical grid, the…
Statement: Alabama Power needs more transparent regulation
This blog was written by Amelia Shenstone, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.