George Cavros

Florida Director and Energy Policy Attorney

George joined SACE in April 2013. His focus is on advocating for state policies that sustainably ramp-up energy efficiency programs by Florida’s power companies, and that encourage meaningful renewable energy development in the state. He oversees SACE’s work in Florida and serves as the organization’s legal counsel in the state. George worked with SACE as a consultant / attorney for 6 years prior to joining the staff full time. George previously worked as Florida Representative for the National Environmental Trust on campaigns to defeat attempts to weaken landmark federal environmental laws and worked to promote federal policy that address the challenge of climate change. Prior to that, George clerked with the US EPA Stationary Air Enforcement Division. George is active in the south Florida community and serves on the Broward County Climate Change Task Force. He earned his JD with honors from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center. He also enjoys his work as an adjunct professor of Energy Law.

George's Recent Posts

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Decoding the Impact of Gas Prices on Electric Bills

Increasing bill volatility is one of many drawbacks of a gas-reliant electric system. We need to change the way we regulate fuel cost recovery and move away from heavy gas reliance.

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Will the Florida PSC Act to Help Customers by Modernizing Energy Efficiency Policy?

Florida power bills are higher than ever – in part because Florida invests so little in energy efficiency. The Florida Public Service Commission has an opportunity to modernize its policy on helping…

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Florida Power Bills To Spike (again!): Reliance on Fossil Gas Largely to Blame

Florida power bills are spiking (again!) - due primarily to high fossil gas prices. The state's reliance on fossil gas is pummeling hard working families and businesses. It's time for state regulators…

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News & Resources

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Green Choices: Saving You Money & Energy

For one of October’s Energy-Awareness-Month webinars in SACE's monthly webinar series, join our federal policy director Jennifer Rennicks for a broad look at how the right energy choices can help you be…

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Electric Vehicles Today

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) continues its webinar series with Electric Vehicles Today. Our webinars are your opportunity to directly engage with SACE staff and learn about emerging clean energy…

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Combined Heat & Power

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) continues its webinar series with a presentation on Combined Heat & Power: Introduction to the Technology and its Uses. Our webinars are your opportunity to…