/tags/renewable-energy renewable energy en-US WLRN Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-09-06/floridians-saved-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-renewable-tax-credits-for-2023 Not only are the same tax credits going to be available for the next decade or so, but Florida will start distributing home energy rebates from a $346 million Inflation Reduction Act pot Gov. Ron DeSantis recently accepted. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-09-06/floridians-saved-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-renewable-tax-credits-for-2023 Jessica Meszaros /government-politics/2024-05-23/no-longer-necessary-florida-begins-repealing-renewable-energy-goals Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewable-energy goals. Thu, 23 May 2024 13:24:53 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-23/no-longer-necessary-florida-begins-repealing-renewable-energy-goals Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida /government-politics/2024-03-06/florida-wind-energy A bill nearing passage would ban offshore wind turbines in state waters. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:08:14 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-06/florida-wind-energy Emily L. Mahoney | Tampa Bay Times /latin-america/2023-01-24/solar-energy-could-be-key-in-puerto-ricos-transition-to-100-renewables-study-says A federal study shows Puerto Rico can meet its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050. The path includes a focus on solar power panels installed across the territory. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:00:00 GMT /latin-america/2023-01-24/solar-energy-could-be-key-in-puerto-ricos-transition-to-100-renewables-study-says Jeff Brady /environment/2022-12-01/epa-seeks-to-mandate-more-use-of-ethanol-and-other-biofuels The Environmental Protection Agency proposed increasing the amount of ethanol and other biofuels that must be blended into the nation's fuel supplies over the next three years. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:30:00 GMT /environment/2022-12-01/epa-seeks-to-mandate-more-use-of-ethanol-and-other-biofuels The Associated Press /2022-06-30/the-world-cup-in-miami-questions-on-solar-power-wildlife-thursday-wlrns-environment-reporter Miami Gardens is going to host some World Cup Games in 2026. Plus, solar power is growing in Florida. We answer your questions. Also, it’s Wildlife Thursday and we’re going to look at a few different creatures: some are prickly and some are destructive. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:36:00 GMT /2022-06-30/the-world-cup-in-miami-questions-on-solar-power-wildlife-thursday-wlrns-environment-reporter Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /news/2022-05-13/california-just-ran-on-100-renewable-energy-but-fossil-fuels-arent-fading-away-yet California broke its record for renewable energy when solar and wind provided enough to meet all consumer demand. At the time, natural gas power plants were still on, a necessity for the grid. Fri, 13 May 2022 09:00:40 GMT /news/2022-05-13/california-just-ran-on-100-renewable-energy-but-fossil-fuels-arent-fading-away-yet Lauren Sommer /news/2022-04-25/china-promotes-coal-in-setback-for-efforts-to-cut-emissions Officials in the country face political pressure to ensure stability as President Xi Jinping prepares to try and award himself a third five-year term as ruling party leader. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:40:28 GMT /news/2022-04-25/china-promotes-coal-in-setback-for-efforts-to-cut-emissions The Associated Press /2022-04-22/in-an-effort-to-make-schools-greener-the-white-house-is-offering-billions-of-dollars From solar panels to electric buses — the Biden Administration wants to make it easier for schools to tap more than $5.5 billion for climate-friendly upgrades. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:05:19 GMT /2022-04-22/in-an-effort-to-make-schools-greener-the-white-house-is-offering-billions-of-dollars Anya Kamenetz /news/2022-04-21/state-ag-commissioner-proposes-floridas-first-renewable-energy-goals Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried unveiled a proposed rule Thursday that would set the state’s first goals for transitioning toward cleaner energy sources. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:54:11 GMT /news/2022-04-21/state-ag-commissioner-proposes-floridas-first-renewable-energy-goals Amy Green