Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Heat pumps are common primarily in warm southern states such as Florida where winter heating needs are relatively low.
Tag: natural gas
Florida’s risky energy dependence requires fast action
Nuclear energy is an alternative to natural gas, which currently provides more than 70% of our state’s electricity.
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.
Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works
The goal of carbon storage is to ensure that carbon dioxide can be kept out of the atmosphere for a ...
Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?
Regulatory inertia, political gridlock and a lack of investment are holding back renewable energy deployment.
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
US emissions are down about 15% over the past 10 years, but new data centers have caused uncertainty ahead.
Your electric bill just hit record highs — here’s why and what you can actually do about it
Your power bill is caught in a perfect storm of surging demand, rising fuel costs and infrastructure failures.
OUC is keeping Orlando hooked on dirty energy
An over-reliance on coal and gas has made Orlando dirtier, less healthy and more expensive.
Florida’s health depends on a reliable, affordable and secure energy grid
A resilient grid helps hospitals maintain power and keep patients safe when hurricanes cause outages.
Clean energy is better for our kids – and our wallets. It’s time for Florida’s utilities to lead
By increasing investments in solar, utilities can hedge against economic risks and deliver more stable, affordable energy.