Press Mention WMFE 90.7 August 26, 2020
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Report: As Southeast Utilities Aim To Reduce Carbon Emissions, Florida Lags
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A Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report finds that Florida utilities lag behind other Southeast utilities in pursuing mid-century carbon emission reduction goals. The report highlights that Florida's Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric, and Florida Power and Light rely heavily on fossil gas and coal, missing opportunities to add solar, wind, and efficiency to their portfolios.
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Report: As Southeast Utilities Aim To Reduce Carbon Emissions, Florida Lags
By
Amy Green
Published August 27, 2020 at 1:16 PM EDT
A new report says that Florida utilities are behind as across the Southeast a growing number are pursuing goals of reducing carbon emissions by mid-century.
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report says that while emissions are down, most plans fall short of what scientists say is needed to avoid the worst consequences of climate change.
Among the states Florida is the most behind, with Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric and Florida Power and Light leading the way. Here's Heather Pohnan of SACE.
"This is due to again the high reliance on fossil gas with some coal usage still lingering."
The report says utilities are missing key opportunities to add solar, wind and efficiency to their portfolios.