July 30th, 2010 () Energy Efficiency, Utilities › John D. Wilson › No Comments
Two weeks ago, SACE provided detailed analysis and findings based on evaluation of proposed energy efficiency programs filed by Florida power utilities. Over the past couple of days, one of those utilities responded.
Progress Energy Florida feels that our comments “should not be considered ” by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). Progress Energy also says [...]
September 4th, 2009 () Energy Efficiency, Nuclear, Utilities › Dr. Stephen A. Smith › No Comments
August 2009 was busy in Tallahassee for Florida utilities.
With lots of attention from the media, early in the month, Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet approved new nuclear reactors for Progress Energy. There are now four such nuclear reactors proposed for the state, and the expansion of Plant Vogtle involves both Gulf Power (via its [...]
June 18th, 2009 () Energy Efficiency, Green Economy, Utilities › John D. Wilson › No Comments
With less fanfare than you might expect, state governments and utilities in the Carolinas have moved forward on energy efficiency. In total, we estimate that these programs could reduce electricity demand by about 8% in 2020.
Cumulative Impacts
Total
North Carolina
South Carolina
Duke Energy
Progress Energy
2009-2020
New Efficiency Initiatives
Efficiency Building Codes Update
Efficiency Building Codes Legislation
Save-a-Watt Agreement
Announced Programs
Energy Savings (GWh)
93,531
30,046
25,078
34,164
4,243
Cost Savings
$ [...]