Extreme heat poses heightened risk to residents of affordable housing
Florida ranked fourth in the number of affordable homes exposed to one or more weeks’ worth of heat alerts.
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Clean energy is key to our next economic boom
The Thriving Economy Project will develop solutions to rising energy costs, growing climate disasters and other challenges.
Florida must bolster its energy grid without raising costs – here’s how
A recent proposal before the Public Service Commission would hike rates by 10.5% for millions of Floridians.
How wind and solar power are helping keep America’s farms alive
As rural America faces economic uncertainty and climate pressures, renewable energy offers a practical path forward.
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will have Americans paying higher prices for dirtier energy
Pairing cuts to clean energy with support for fossil fuels makes the bill uniquely harmful.
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.
Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
Existing national standards are projected to reduce overall national energy consumption by 10% between 2025 and 2035.
Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost
Solar and wind have grown rapidly due to their falling costs and environmental benefits, but tend to take up a ...
The war on science is a war on the public
The Trump administration has scrubbed climate information from websites and sought to slash climate science funding.
Make Florida energy prices affordable by unlocking energy efficiency
Energy efficiency programs can save residents billions of dollars, improve affordability and reduce utilities’ costs.