Refusing federal money for energy-efficiency programs hurts Floridians
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently vetoed $377 million from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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DeSantis rejects federal funding for energy rebates; blame traded over insurance crisis
The funding, totaling about $377 million, included hundreds of millions of dollars for energy-efficiency rebates and electrification.
Millions set aside for emissions reduction plans in Florida; Sarasota County reports malaria cases
One Florida Department of Transportation rest area project includes plans for electronic vehicle charging for both passenger vehicles and trucks.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to protect Brevard Barrier Island Area; feds announce $2.6 billion for climate change resiliency
House Bill 1489 designates the Brevard Barrier Island Area as an Area of Critical State Concern.
Rare finds: Scientists say Florida phosphates are significant sources of rare earth elements
The elements are highly sought for everything from cell phones to EVs. Is a new era ahead for the state’s ...
Florida’s future is electric: Job opportunities abound in state’s EV industry
Florida’s electric vehicle (EV) market is booming, posing a real opportunity for employment.
Experts evaluating whether flooded Fort Lauderdale City Hall can be saved; DeSantis faces decision on fertilizer bans
Fort Lauderdale City Hall took a beating on April 12 when a storm dumped 26 inches of rain within a ...
Report: Federal funding provides opportunity for Southeast to improve energy efficiency, lower electric bills
The Southeast lags behind the rest of the U.S. in energy efficiency, but new federal funding presents an opportunity to ...
The fight for lower-cost clean energy must go on as House Republicans dismantle the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
By Kathy Castor, U.S. Rep. Florida District 14 Clean energy is cheaper energy — and it’s fundamental to reducing costly ...
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