Utilities rely on dirty ‘peaker’ plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives
As climate change generates more frequent and intense heat waves, many utilities are increasingly relying on peaker plants.
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Protecting Orlando’s energy future from unfair utility changes
The Orlando Utilities Commission's proposed changes to net metering would harm current and future solar customers.
America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat
In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave
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.
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.
Ensure Florida’s utilities invest in clean energy | Letters
As energy providers move toward renewable energy, it’s imperative we prevent utilities from loading costs onto ratepayers.
Race to lead energy innovation powered by natural gas in Florida
Natural gas provides a practical and immediate solution to meet energy needs while allowing for a smoother adoption of additional ...
Tomorrow’s power grid must do more than keep the lights on
Increasingly severe weather, the ongoing energy transition and growing electricity demand mean we must transform our aging grid
Florida energy bill threatens to rob future generations of healthy, habitable planet
SB 1624 would erase 'climate change' from Florida law and ban offshore wind power within a mile of the shoreline.