Your electric bill may be paying for big data centers’ energy use
Utilities are competing to provide electricity to these facilities by offering discounts not available to average consumers.
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How poisonous mercury can get from coal-fired power plants into the fish you eat
The Trump administrating plans to weaken EPA emissions rules meant to lower the risk
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 ...
Replacing gas vehicles with electric cars could prevent new cases of childhood asthma
Our research found that for every 1,000 new gas-powered vehicles sold, there was one new case of childhood asthma.
Environmental protection laws still apply even under national energy emergency − here’s why
President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency does not allow him to waive or ignore all other legal requirements.
Floridians should fight latest utility rate hike
Elected officials must help families by opposing rate increases and calling for investments in affordable, climate-resilient solutions.
Jacksonville’s energy weakness obvious during hurricanes
Transitioning to clean energy can be a major driver of economic growth, resilience and high-quality, local jobs.
Jacksonville residents are fed up with soaring utility bills and demand clean energy solutions
A recent RenewJax survey found more than half of respondents support increasing investments in renewable energy.
A Florida commission keeps approving utility plans with lots of fossil fuels. Now young adults are suing
The plaintiffs claim the Public Service Commission’s approval of utility plans based on fossil fuels violates their rights.
Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control
Markets worldwide are rapidly transitioning to renewable energy and electric cars.