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Press Mention WMFE March 6, 2023

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UPDATE: Advocates say new rule maintains Florida's outdated status quo on energy efficiency

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Florida's Public Service Commission approved a new draft rule on energy efficiency, but clean energy advocates say it fails to address the state's outdated regulations that have not been updated since 1993. George Cavros of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy criticizes the rule for not adopting a cost-effectiveness test that values energy efficiency as a resource, unlike other states. The article highlights how Florida's energy efficiency standards lag behind other southeastern states, contributing to Floridians having some of the highest electricity bills in the country.

Isn't the whole idea of an energy efficiency improvement to lower your energy use and save money on your bills? So it's really a perverse way to set goals.

George Cavros
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