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| Year | Clean Energy Generation | Climate Advocacy | ETS Collaborative | Electric Black Futures | Energy Affordability | Energy Justice | Energy Policy | Gas | Nuclear | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 1998 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 31 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 60 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 102 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| 2002 | 52 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 151 | 3 | 35 | 1 |
| 2003 | 41 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 95 | 0 | 21 | 5 |
| 2004 | 32 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 103 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 | 40 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 80 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 52 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 68 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 27 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 69 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 229 | 5 | 112 | 3 |
| 2013 | 95 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 28 | 279 | 4 | 101 | 0 |
| 2014 | 44 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 85 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 143 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 28 | 284 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 2021 | 179 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 30 | 304 | 5 | 16 | 10 |
| 2022 | 189 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 40 | 309 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 | 81 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 23 | 148 | 4 | 18 | 1 |
| 2024 | 122 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 23 | 249 | 43 | 6 | 9 |
| 2025 | 99 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 57 | 33 | 248 | 26 | 23 | 3 |
| 2026 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 16 | 173 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
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Trump administration unfreezes EV charging program, but Florida still lags behind
“Nobody should be left behind in this transportation revolution that's happening. There is very clear evidence that EVs, because of their lower maintenance, are very valuable to people who are on low to moderate incomes.”
Florida Power & Light Rate Hike Hearing Sparks Debate Over Billions in Customer Costs
The Florida Public Service Commission began a hearing on FPL's proposed rate increases, which could lead to billions in additional customer costs over four years. FPL's proposed settlement, reached with multiple stakeholders including the Southern Alliance…
Most FPL customers will be paying more but at a slower rate under plan
Florida Power & Light filed a revised four-year rate schedule on Aug. 20, 2025, reducing its original $8.9 billion revenue request by approximately 30% after widespread opposition from consumer advocates, business groups, and the Office of…
Watchdog says Florida utility settlement benefits special interests
Florida's Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler opposes a proposed settlement in Florida Power & Light's rate case, arguing it benefits a minority coalition of large customers at the expense of residential ratepayers. Trierweiler's office plans to challenge…
Florida approves FPL plan to raise electric bills, setting up a fight at the state Supreme Court
Florida's Public Service Commission approved a four-year rate settlement with Florida Power & Light that will increase customer bills by billions of dollars through 2029. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy was among numerous business and…
FPL, groups hammer out settlement proposal that would raise electric rates over the next four years
Florida Power & Light and multiple stakeholder groups, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, have reached a proposed settlement that would increase base electric rates over four years—$945 million in 2026 and $766 million in…
FPL reaches proposed settlement on rate increases, with lower hikes than originally sought
Florida Power & Light reached a proposed settlement with multiple stakeholders including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy on rate increases totaling $945 million in 2026 and $766 million in 2027—lower than FPL's original request. The…
Southwest Memphis voices outrage in meeting over TVA's turbine plan at Allen Plant
Southwest Memphis residents and environmental advocates, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, opposed TVA's proposal to install six new methane gas-fired turbines at the Allen Plant during a public meeting. The community, already burdened by…
The political, economic fight over EVs and clean energy comes to the Wilmington waterfront
“North Carolina has seen nearly $20.4 billion in EV investment, ranking the state No. 2 in the Southeast behind Georgia. That corresponds to an estimated 16,250 jobs, with an annual growth rate of 4%.”
Public EV fast charging poised for 'robust' growth: WoodMac
“Still, the data shows that the US and global EV markets continue to grow steadily, indicating there is likely sufficient market momentum at home and abroad to withstand America's political EV flip-flop”
SC can restart electric vehicle charging program after federal funding restored
“South Carolina remains 31st in the nation and next to last in the Southeast when it comes to the number of fast chargers per capita”
DOE puts 11 small reactor projects on a faster track
The Department of Energy selected 10 small nuclear reactor developers to compete for DOE safety design approvals, aiming to have at least three pilot plants operating by July 4, 2026. The initiative allows developers to choose…
Florida Power & Light rate case put on hold
The Florida Public Service Commission paused a rate case for Florida Power & Light after the utility and multiple parties, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, announced a settlement in principle on Friday. The potential…
FPL Reaches Last-Minute Agreement On Utility Rates
Florida Power & Light announced an 11th-hour settlement agreement with stakeholders opposing its proposed $10 billion four-year rate increase, with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy listed among the supporting groups. The agreement, pending PSC approval…