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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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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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FPL To Seek $1.1 Billion In Hurricane Ian Costs

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Utilities have traditionally been allowed to recover costs from customers after hurricanes, and a rate agreement approved last year by the Florida Public Service Commission contemplates FPL being able to make such a proposal. Depending on the timing, the restoration costs could add to electric bills that are already expected to increase next year for customers. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Leaked: US Power Companies Secretly Spending Millions To Protect Profits And Fight Clean Energy

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One industry consulting firm has influenced politics across Florida, Alabama and at least six other states Hundreds of pages of internal documents – which are only coming to light now because Matrix’s founders are locked in an epic feud – detail the firm’s secret work to help power companies like FPL protect their profits and fight the transition to cleaner forms of energy. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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FPL’s Holiday Surprise: $810 Million Bill Increase For Families To Pay For Fossil Gas

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If FPL\’s request is approved at a December 7 Agenda Conference by the Florida Public Service Commission, starting on January 1, 2022, the fuel portion of a customer bill will spike by 23.56% and the increase will last through the year. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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