/tags/energy energy en-US WLRN Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-07-09/florida-regulators-eye-policies-to-bolster-nuclear-power After the issue was tucked into a wide-ranging energy bill approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature, state regulators in the coming months will study the feasibility of adding more nuclear power. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-07-09/florida-regulators-eye-policies-to-bolster-nuclear-power Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida /environment/2024-05-01/climate-change-could-virtually-disappear-in-florida-at-least-according-to-state-law Florida is on the verge of repealing what’s left of a 16-year-old law that puts climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions. Instead, a bill waiting for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature would make energy affordability and availability the main focus. Wed, 01 May 2024 13:10:27 GMT /environment/2024-05-01/climate-change-could-virtually-disappear-in-florida-at-least-according-to-state-law Associated Press /environment/2024-04-23/low-and-moderate-income-florida-homes-could-get-solar-from-federal-funding About 10,000 single-family households in the state will receive financial help installing rooftop solar. Low-income households could be subsidized 80% to 100%, and those with moderate income 60% to 80%. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-04-23/low-and-moderate-income-florida-homes-could-get-solar-from-federal-funding Jessica Meszaros /government-politics/2024-04-04/fuel-costs-give-florida-power-light-customers-a-break-on-bills State regulators approved a plan that will trim Florida Power & Light customers’ monthly bills because of lower-than-expected natural gas costs, while Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. said they will seek similar reductions. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-04/fuel-costs-give-florida-power-light-customers-a-break-on-bills Jim Saunders /environment/2024-03-29/desantis-office-quietly-backed-florida-ban-on-wind-energy Emails show the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested wording that would have banned all wind energy in the state. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:54:11 GMT /environment/2024-03-29/desantis-office-quietly-backed-florida-ban-on-wind-energy Emily L. Mahoney | Tampa Bay Times /environment/2024-02-13/florida-renewable-fuel-industry There's a booming interest across Florida to turn cow manure and urban sewage into "renewable" gas. But such experimental projects come at considerable costs that are now being considered by Florida lawmakers. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-02-13/florida-renewable-fuel-industry Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald /business/2023-10-11/fpl-hydrogen-electricity-florida Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:58:24 GMT /business/2023-10-11/fpl-hydrogen-electricity-florida ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊNews /environment/2023-09-29/cows-dairy-climate-change-fertilizer-greenhouse-gases-florida An innovative process now in operation at the Larson Dairy farm just north of Lake Okeechobee helps reduce the climate impact of his dairy herd by capturing and cleaning methane locked in manure and sending it to a natural gas pipeline near the farm. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:57:33 GMT /environment/2023-09-29/cows-dairy-climate-change-fertilizer-greenhouse-gases-florida Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald /government-politics/2023-08-21/republican-presidential-candidates-primary-debate-fact-check PolitiFact rounded up some of the claims that could resurface as Republican presidential candidates take the stage in Milwaukee on Aug. 23. Trump announced he will not be participating in the debate, citing his lead in the polls. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:08:25 GMT /government-politics/2023-08-21/republican-presidential-candidates-primary-debate-fact-check Amy Sherman | PolitiFact /environment/2023-03-08/fpl-rates-hikes-approved-starting-in-april Florida Power and Light will increase rates in the state by up to 10.3%, after the Florida Public Service Commission, which regulates private utilities, approved rate increases for three electric companies that serve the state. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:09:33 GMT /environment/2023-03-08/fpl-rates-hikes-approved-starting-in-april Jessica Meszaros