Press Mention Florida Phoenix January 4, 2021
SACE Quoted
Duke Energy gets green light on solar plans
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The Florida Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy Florida's "Clean Energy Connection" program to generate 750 megawatts of solar power in 2022. SACE's Florida energy policy director George Cavros praised the program for reserving capacity for low-income customers (26 megawatts) and local governments (75 megawatts), calling it a pathway to a cleaner energy future. Environmental groups including Earthjustice dissented, arguing the program primarily benefits large corporations like Walmart at the expense of low-income ratepayers.
It will additionally expand access to solar for local governments, schools, low-income families, and local businesses. Moreover, the program's 750 megawatts of clean, renewable solar power will provide cleaner air to local communities. Given Florida's current regulatory structure, this innovative solar program is a pathway to a cleaner energy future.
George Cavros
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