How Does YOUR Utility Stack Up when it comes to Energy Efficiency?
SACE is pleased to release our 2018 energy efficiency report. In 2017, utility-administered efficiency programs in the Southeast eliminated 2,375 GWh of energy waste, cut CO2 emissions by over 1 million tons,…
Turkey Point Reactors: Negligence, Litigation, and a "Pause"
There are a lot moving parts when it comes to both the existing and proposed nuclear reactors at FPL’s Turkey Point plant in south Florida. It can be hard to keep track…
Attend Meeting on Operating FPL’s Polluting Turkey Point Facility for 80 Years
This blog was written by Sara Barczak, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Big Power Company Money Fuels State Campaigns in Florida
Money and its potential to corrupt is at the very center of complaints about today’s politics. Regardless of your political stripe, one thing most of us can agree upon is that money…
The Heavy Hand of FPL Changes Law; Preempting Local Governments
Money in politics typically never leads to good outcomes for utility customers. Case in point: a bill recently signed into law by Governor Scott helps power companies - in particular FPL - build…
Last Chance to Protect Biscayne Bay, Region's Drinking Water from Turkey Point Pollution
This blog was written by Sara Barczak, former Regional Advocacy Director with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Identifying Leaders: "Solar in the Southeast" Annual Report blog series (part 3 of 5)
This is part three in a five-part series about the SACE “Solar in the Southeast” 2017 Annual Report To view other blogs in this series, click here. Identifying Utility Solar Leaders and "SunRisers"…
FPL's Turkey Point Costs Hit Customers; Lawsuit Moves Forward
One month ago the Florida Public Service Commission, the agency that regulates the state’s biggest power companies, approved FPL’s request to charge customer for the costs to clean-up an underground contamination plume…
Florida: Energy Winners and Losers in 2017
Happy 2018! As we would look forward to taking positive steps towards a cleaner, smarter energy future in the Sunshine State this year, it’s instructive to look at the state energy trends…
FPL says customers should pay for its pollution mistakes (+ profit)
If you see smoke in your home, you are going to check out the source of the smoke, right? If the smoke gets thicker, your are definitely going to call the fire…