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Crews in Southeast Race to Restore Power from Hurricane Dorian

September 6, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

After decimating the Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian caused outages along the Southeast coast of the United States. Utility crews raced to restore power to thousands of customers in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Florida A&M University, Duke Energy Sign Deal for 74.9-MW Solar Facility

March 8, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Florida A&M University’s board of trustees has approved a partnership with Duke Energy Florida to construct a solar facility. The new solar plant is expected to add nearly 75 megawatts of energy to the grid at the university’s Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station.

More Than 100 US Cities Commit To 100% Renewable Energy

December 10, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Across the country, cities, towns, and several states have pledged to transition to renewables, according to the Sierra Club. Recently the list of cities surpassed 100.

Orlando Businesses Save Waste Fees Through Disney-Supported Biofuel

November 5, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Businesses in Orlando, Florida, are saving dumpster fees by sending their food waste to a biofuel facility serving Walt Disney World. The city’s green bin program is available to any local business, WOFL Fox 35 reports.

Hurricane Michael Causes Widespread Power Outages, Damage in Southeast

October 15, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Hurricane Michael left approximately 2.5 million electricity customers in the southeast without power. As of Monday morning, the Edison Electric Institute reported that electricity had been restored to all but around 241,000.

Whole Foods Florida Stores Receive Grocery Stewardship Certification

July 13, 2018July 12, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Whole Foods Market’s 28 stores in Florida have now been certified by Manomet’s Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) program, making them the first grocer in the state to join. The program works with grocers on sustainability strategies with the goal of increasing energy efficiency and revenue while lowering costs.

New Florida Solar Farm To Offset City of Bartow’s Power Costs

March 23, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

A new municipal solar farm in the City of Bartow, Florida, is expected to generate 5 to 6% of the city’s annual energy requirements.

Hurricane Irma Cuts Power to Millions of Customers

September 11, 2017 by Alyssa Danigelis

Hurricane Irma battered Florida over the weekend with heavy rain, storm surges, extreme wind, and possibly even tornadoes. As of 7 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, more than 3.2 million customers in the state were without power, Edison Electric Institute president Tom Kuhn said in a storm update. This morning, ... Read more »

Smart Leak Detection Minimizes Water Loss During $13.5bn Water Infrastructure Upgrade

May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Smart water loss and leak detection technology company Gutermann helping Miami-Dade County, Florida, keep its non-revenue water to less than 10 percent as its implements a $13.5 billion capital improvement upgrade to the county’s water and sewer infrastructure.

States, Industry Ask Supreme Court to Block Clean Power Plan

January 27, 2016January 28, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

In another attempt to block the Clean Power Plan, 29 states and state agencies are urging the US Supreme Court to stop the carbon emissions rule for power plants from taking effect. The have been joined by 16 trade associations including the US Chamber of Commerce and the National Association ... Read more »

Clean Power Plan Becomes Law, 24 States Sue to Block Carbon Rule

October 23, 2015October 23, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The EPA published the Clean Power Plan in the federal register today, making existing power plants in the US legally responsible to limit carbon pollution for the first time. Under the new carbon law, existing coal-burning power plants must cut carbon emissions by 32 percent by 2030, compared to 2005 ... Read more »

Florida Supreme Court: PACE Foe Has No Standing

October 16, 2015 by Carl Weinschenk

Property Assisted Clean Energy (PACE) program proponents in Florida got good news yesterday when the Florida Supreme Court rejected a challenge by the Florida Bankers Association. The association argued that PACE-based loans would be repaid before mortgages and therefore should be stopped, according to the Sun-Sentinel. The Supreme Court did not ... Read more »

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