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“Tracking Decarbonization in the Southeast” Report

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Analysis shows carbon emissions from utility sector
are flattening; additional reductions still needed

A new report released today by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE), “Tracking Decarbonization in the Southeast: 2019 Generation and Carbon Emissions Report,” demonstrates how changes in power generation have led to reductions in carbon emissions from electric utilities in the Southeast over the last decade and analyzes factors that could determine whether or how decarbonization continues. [Read more…] about “Tracking Decarbonization in the Southeast” Report

DeSantis underscores electric vehicles and infrastructure as priority one for Volkswagen settlement

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Governor Ron DeSantis today spoke at Florida’s Turnpike Headquarters about the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) draft plan of the Volkswagen (VW) Settlement and underscored the great need for Florida to advance electric vehicles (EVs) including expanding electric vehicle charging station infrastructure. [Read more…] about DeSantis underscores electric vehicles and infrastructure as priority one for Volkswagen settlement

Press Briefing on Climate Change Impacts on Hurricanes

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Rutgers University research professor Dr. Jennifer Francis, and Senior NASA
Scientist Dr. Timothy Hall to explain how climate change impacts hurricane
intensity and storm surge as the 2019 hurricane season commences this week

With the June 1st start of hurricane season upon us, Floridians are waiting, watching, and wondering if we will see anything like the destructive whirlwind of hurricanes in recent years like Michael, Irma, and Maria, which killed thousands of people and caused hundreds of billions of dollars in property damage in the U.S. Further, are we paying enough attention to a key threat —climate change—at a time when forecasts are predicting more destructive, powerful hurricanes as the climate warms? [Read more…] about Press Briefing on Climate Change Impacts on Hurricanes

Statement in Support of Closing Lakeland Coal Plant McIntosh Unit 3 and Tripling Solar Commitment

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Lakeland Electric’s General Manager yesterday shared with City Commissioners that he is likely to recommend the retirement of the 364MW coal-fired C.D. McIntosh boiler Unit 3 due to rising maintenance costs it as it nears 40 years in operation. [Read more…] about Statement in Support of Closing Lakeland Coal Plant McIntosh Unit 3 and Tripling Solar Commitment

SACE Statement on the newly proposed SolarTogether Program

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Earlier today, Florida’s largest investor-owned utility, Florida Power & Light, announced a new community solar program called Solar Together.

In response, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy’s executive director Dr. Stephen A. Smith offered this statement:

“SACE welcomes the news of Florida Power & Light’s newly-announced SolarTogether Program. We believe this will be a significant move to provide low-cost solar power to a wider range of customers throughout Florida. We believe that this program, coupled with FPL’s previously announced 30 x 30 commitment to utility-scale solar, shows that the utility is serious about advancing solar power in Florida. This program appears to make clean, solar power more widely available in the Sunshine State. We are carefully reviewing the details of this proposal and will provide more comments as we review this filing.”

About the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Since 1985, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy has worked to promote responsible energy choices to ensure clean, safe and healthy communities throughout the Southeast. Learn more at www.cleanenergy.org.

New Report & Webinar on Utility Rankings & Energy Efficiency Trends in the Southeast

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On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy will host a webinar to present the release of a new report detailing the latest data findings, policy insights, and energy efficiency trends for utility companies and states in the Southeast. [Read more…] about New Report & Webinar on Utility Rankings & Energy Efficiency Trends in the Southeast

FPL Customers, Clean Water, Taking It On Chin

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Company is not making timely progress on clean-up at Turkey Point;
while FPL shareholders reap millions in profits from FPL customers

The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today, in closing out this year’s environmental cost recovery docket, unanimously approved FPL’s request for continued rate recovery from its customers through 2019 to clean up the environmental mess at its Turkey Point plant – the recovery includes millions of dollars in profits for FPL shareholders. [Read more…] about FPL Customers, Clean Water, Taking It On Chin

Local Leaders Rise Up to Fill Climate Action Void

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Despite the lack of Federal and State action on climate, cities and counties
are investing in clean energy solutions to protect their communities

In early December, world leaders will meet in Katowice, Poland for the 24th COP meeting and the Katowice Climate Change Conference – a follow-up to Kyoto and Paris. While the Administration may be rolling back federal standards to combat climate change, local governments and businesses throughout Florida are embracing clean energy solutions to climate change. [Read more…] about Local Leaders Rise Up to Fill Climate Action Void