Will electricity demand spike as data centers eye Northeast Florida?
New data centers have raised climate concerns as utilities plan to build natural gas power plants to serve them.
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Tampa is preparing for climate change from many angles
Renewable energy and climate-ready infrastructure will play a critical role in Tampa's growth.
Here’s what we all can do in Florida to stem climate change
Electric vehicles and solar panels are among the ways to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.
New poll: Despite shifting beliefs, most Floridians support government action on climate change
The latest Florida Climate Resilience Survey found 68% of respondents want state government to do more to address climate change.
Florida Climate Resilience Survey – March 2024
Belief in climate change by Florida independents surged in a recent Florida Atlantic University survey.
Power outages linked to heat and storms are rising, and low-income communities are most at risk
This outage trend will likely continue as climate change intensifies, bringing more frequent extreme weather to an aging grid.
What is curtailment? An electricity market expert explains why states sometimes have too much wind or solar power
The US needs more low-emissions electricity to slow climate change, so curtailment isn’t a sound long-term strategy.
Florida’s future demands investment in real renewable energy
The defeat of 'renewable natural gas' legislation was a victory for everyone dedicated to protecting Florida’s natural environment.
Climate pollution puts Florida at risk while clean energy strengthens the state
As Florida expands infrastructure that increases climate-related risks, the state's solar potential remains largely untapped.
Ignore the pushback — green energy is going strong
US government figures show that 94% of the new electricity generation built in 2024 will rely on green energy.