Turkey Point Reactors: Negligence, Litigation, and a "Pause"
There are a lot moving parts when it comes to both the existing and proposed nuclear reactors at FPL’s Turkey Point plant in south Florida. It can be hard to keep track…
Sun Continues to Shine on Florida; Solar Lease Gets Green Light
Do you want to power your home with a rooftop solar system, but don’t want to spend the upfront cash for a system, or don’t want the responsibility of maintaining the system?…
Where Does the Florida PSC Stand on Expanding Rooftop Solar?
Where does the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) stand on expanding the benefits of rooftop solar to more Floridians? The 5-member commission, appointed by Governor Scott, failed to approve a proposed solar…
FPL's Turkey Point Costs Hit Customers; Lawsuit Moves Forward
One month ago the Florida Public Service Commission, the agency that regulates the state’s biggest power companies, approved FPL’s request to charge customer for the costs to clean-up an underground contamination plume…
Florida: Energy Winners and Losers in 2017
Happy 2018! As we would look forward to taking positive steps towards a cleaner, smarter energy future in the Sunshine State this year, it’s instructive to look at the state energy trends…
FPL says customers should pay for its pollution mistakes (+ profit)
If you see smoke in your home, you are going to check out the source of the smoke, right? If the smoke gets thicker, your are definitely going to call the fire…
Who Pays When FPL Pollutes?
If a multi-billion dollar monopoly utility messes-up and creates a pollution mess that costs over $200 million to clean up, should its customers have to pick up the tab? Voice your opinions…
Nuclear cancellation fallout in South Carolina
SACE intern Kailie Melchior contributed to this post. The last few days have been a whirlwind in South Carolina's energy realm with the announcement that major utilities are abandoning the under-construction nuclear…
FPL has a "great" nuclear reactor deal for you! Interested?
Hey FPL customers, your monopoly utility claims to have a “great” deal for you! The Art of the Steal FPL plans to build 2 nuclear reactors, but…
Gulf Power Settlement is WIN for Consumers, Energy Efficiency, & Solar
This blog was written by Alissa Schafer, former Solar Policy & Communications Manager at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.