Proposal to ban local governments from promoting ‘net-zero’ emission policies moves to Florida House
HB 1217 would ban government entities from adopting or enforcing policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gases emissions.
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America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry
Global electric vehicle registrations rose 20% in 2025, but US sales growth was essentially flat.
New data centers would drive up energy costs, climate risks in Florida
Massive data centers threaten to increase electricity bills and the amount of fossil fuels being burned.
Energy diversification will drive down costs for Floridians
Solar is 20-28% cheaper than new natural gas generation, creates local jobs and keeps dollars in-state.
An ‘America First’ approach to energy: Solar program was economic lifeline for working families
The Solar for All program projected $350 million in annual electricity savings for low-income households.
Clean energy tax credits help keep your electricity and gas affordable
Stifling clean energy progress will result in increased prices for electricity and gas for everyone.
Enough is enough: Reject further rate hikes from Florida utilities
Florida's Public Service Commission is holding hearings on FPL’s nearly $10 billion rate hike request, the largest in US history.
Trump moves to gut low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise
The administration’s 2026 budget proposal zeros out funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
‘Super Heat Trio’ examines the impacts of intense indoor heat
A trio of University of Miami researchers placed sensors in nearly 60 residences across Miami-Dade County.
New study sheds light on risks from residential heat and energy burdens in Miami
Many residents in Miami-Dade County and across the UF face dangerously hot homes and unaffordable cooling costs.