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Florida Seeks 100% Renewable Electricity By 2050

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Under a proposed rule that was just unveiled by the state\’s agriculture commissioner, Florida utilities would gradually increase their electricity to 100% renewable by 2050. The rule was announced following pressure from young people represented by the nonprofit Our Children\’s Trust who filed a petition seeking the proposal. The rule is not final and could face several challenges. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Florida Utility Regulators Will Ask For Law Changes That Allow Secrecy At Public Hearings

First Solar Joins Carbon Tax Campaign

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Americans for Carbon Dividends (ACD), a bipartisan carbon tax advocacy group led by two former senators has gained two powerful partners in their fight: First Solar and Exelon Corp. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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The Highs And Lows Of American Electricity

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It’s a paradox: Some states have low electricity prices but residents pay more to power their homes, and others have high prices and low consumer bills. But the occurrence of high prices paired with high bills is rare. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Las Vegas’s City Government Now Powered By 100% Renewable Energy, More Cities Will Follow

Who Wins And Loses Under Obama\’s Stricter Power Plant Limits

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While granting states more time and broader options to comply, President Barack Obama is mandating even steeper greenhouse gas cuts from U.S. power plants than previously expected. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Solar Advocates Fight Utilities Over Grid Access

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Regulators have to balance two objectives. They want to allow individuals to install solar panels that are connected to the power grid, but they also must make sure local utilities have the money necessary to maintain a reliable infrastructure. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Florida Building Installs First Integrated Solar Roof That Can Withstand 200 MPH Wind Loads

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The SunTrust Building in St. Petersburg is the first commercial roof to install this new form of technology. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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The Florida Public Service Commission Balks At Federal Order On Regional Electric Transmission, Seeks Rehearing

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A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission compliance order could result in higher electricity rates for utility customers to pay for transmission line projects outside the state that won\’t benefit Florida. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE.

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Can Your Business Trip Be Green? You Bet, And Here\’s How

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Businesses will spend close to $300 billion on travel this year. The challenge: How do we travel as economically as possible, meet our goals, and at the same time, reduce our environmental impact? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE.

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