/tags/clean-energy clean energy en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:01:00 GMT /environment/2026-02-13/local-florida-governments-would-be-banned-from-enacting-climate-change-policies-under-new-proposal Local governments would be severely restricted from implementing measures to reduce the effects of climate change under a bill approved Thursday by a Florida House committee. The measure (HB 1217) comes nearly two years Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation declaring that the state would no longer be required to consider climate change when crafting energy policy. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:01:00 GMT /environment/2026-02-13/local-florida-governments-would-be-banned-from-enacting-climate-change-policies-under-new-proposal Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /business/2026-01-21/a-bill-to-make-florida-electricity-more-affordable-is-being-endorsed-by-clean-energy-advocates The Affordable Energy Reform Act would make electricity rate hike cases more transparent, cap utility returns on equity and tie company profits to efficiency. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:47:47 GMT /business/2026-01-21/a-bill-to-make-florida-electricity-more-affordable-is-being-endorsed-by-clean-energy-advocates Jessica Meszaros /environment/2025-12-01/electric-vehicles-now-an-option-in-floridas-plans-for-millions-earmarked-for-cleaner-technology After initially excluding them, the state now includes electric trucks in Florida's plans for millions of dollars earmarked for projects to reduce harmful emissions. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:17:24 GMT /environment/2025-12-01/electric-vehicles-now-an-option-in-floridas-plans-for-millions-earmarked-for-cleaner-technology Molly Duerig /environment/2025-10-31/report-florida-leads-the-southeast-for-installed-solar-capacity Florida Power & Light is considered a regional leader in renewable energy investment, with Duke Energy following just behind. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:20:00 GMT /environment/2025-10-31/report-florida-leads-the-southeast-for-installed-solar-capacity Jessica Meszaros /environment/2025-09-23/florida-proposes-diverting-millions-for-cleaner-technology-from-electric-vehicles Nearly $41 million Florida still has left over from a federal mitigation fund won’t be used for any more electric bus or electric vehicle charging projects, according to a state draft proposal. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2025-09-23/florida-proposes-diverting-millions-for-cleaner-technology-from-electric-vehicles Molly Duerig /environment/2025-07-07/clean-energy-advocates-expect-an-industry-fallout-in-florida-from-trumps-big-beautiful-law The measure ends tax incentives that pay for nearly a third of the cost of installing solar panels. Maggie Shober and Stan Cross of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy say the change may threaten thousands of jobs. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT /environment/2025-07-07/clean-energy-advocates-expect-an-industry-fallout-in-florida-from-trumps-big-beautiful-law Steve Newborn /news/2022-02-17/accusations-of-greenwashing-by-big-oil-companies-are-well-founded-a-new-study-finds Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and Shell used terms like "climate" and "low-carbon" more frequently in recent annual reports, but their actions on clean energy didn't match their words, researchers conclude. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:01:42 GMT /news/2022-02-17/accusations-of-greenwashing-by-big-oil-companies-are-well-founded-a-new-study-finds Joe Hernandez /news/2022-02-16/an-energy-report-shows-florida-utilities-are-once-again-among-the-lowest-in-efficiency-for-2020 A recent analysis indicated it’s no coincidence the Southeast has among the highest electricity bills in the country, and the lowest investment in energy efficiency. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:55 GMT /news/2022-02-16/an-energy-report-shows-florida-utilities-are-once-again-among-the-lowest-in-efficiency-for-2020 Jessica Meszaros /news/2021-06-23/environmentalist-say-new-florida-law-could-interfere-with-local-clean-energy-commitments Starting in July, local governments won't be able to limit what fuels utilities use. That's under a new law signed Monday by Governor Ron DeSantis. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:49:41 GMT /news/2021-06-23/environmentalist-say-new-florida-law-could-interfere-with-local-clean-energy-commitments Robbie Gaffney /news/2021-05-11/biden-administration-approves-first-major-offshore-wind-energy-project A wind farm off Martha's Vineyard will produce enough power for 400,000 homes. It's the first of a dozen such projects in the works that are set to shift the clean energy landscape dramatically. Tue, 11 May 2021 19:52:13 GMT /news/2021-05-11/biden-administration-approves-first-major-offshore-wind-energy-project Miriam Wasser