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Smart Lighting Offers Major Benefits At Institutional And Commercial Facilities

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An obvious benefit of smart lighting is energy efficiency. Integrated occupancy/vacancy sensing and daylighting technology automatically adjust light levels based on occupancy, available daylight, and scheduling to help reduce both energy consumption and electricity costs. Smart lighting can also improve occupant wellbeing and productivity of employees and building occupants.

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Lawmakers Could Give More Power, Less Accountability To Florida’s Utility Regulators

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Newly introduced legislation proposes tweaking the structure of Florida’s Public Service Commission. The bill would allow the PSC to operate year-over-year without seeking re-approval each fiscal year and removes a check on PSC rulemaking.

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Florida Says No To $400M In Federal Solar Energy Incentives

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A $7 billion grant “competition” to promote clean energy in disadvantaged communities by providing low-income households with access to affordable solar energy was introduced by President Joe Biden earlier this year, but none of that money will reach Florida households. Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to pass on the $400 million up for grabs by choosing to opt out of the opportunity.

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Building A Sustainable Future: How Real Estate Innovations Combat Climate Change And Cut Costs

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With climate change threats looming, coupled with rising operational expenses, professionals are adapting by embracing innovative sustainability strategies. By implementing innovative sustainability strategies and practices, real estate professionals can combat climate change and cut costs.

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States Sue FEMA Over Flood Insurance Rate Hikes

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When FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 pricing plan went into effect in April, the agency said it was more equitable and better reflects flood risk. The result is rate increases that will average more than 100% in coastal states like Louisiana and Florida. Some parishes in southeast Louisiana will see rates go up on average more than 500%.

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Strengthening The Energy Grid In Doral: FPL Details Local Efforts To Improve Storm Resiliency And Overall Service Reliability

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As part of its ongoing effort to improve resiliency in the face of severe weather, FPL’s investments in Doral include moving more power lines underground, strengthening overhead lines and installing more intelligent devices along the energy grid to help detect potential problems and restore power faster when outages do occur. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Florida Supreme Court Questions State’s Approval Of Rate Hike For FPL

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The Florida Supreme Court recently heard arguments in two challenges to the Florida Public Service Commission’s approval in late 2021 of the four-year settlement, which began increasing FPL customers’ rates last year. The Supreme Court typically takes months to issue rulings after hearing arguments.

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Florida Lawmakers Eye Oversight Of Local Utilities

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Florida lawmakers did not detail specific proposals for state oversight. However, concerns have been expressed about situations in which residents who are customers of municipal utilities but live outside of city boundaries can be forced to pay surcharges but can\’t vote for municipal officials — a situation likened to “taxation without representation”.

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