energy policy /tags/energy-policy energy policy en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation /americas/2026-04-29/cuba-us-energy-blockade-farmers Farming equipment is falling silent across Cuba, with no fuel to power it. As a result, poverty is deepening and hunger is increasing across Cuba, a country of nearly 10 million people. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT /americas/2026-04-29/cuba-us-energy-blockade-farmers House committee moves proposal that could add more nuclear power to Florida’s energy resources /government-politics/2026-02-17/house-committee-moves-proposal-that-could-add-more-nuclear-power-to-floridas-energy-resources A Florida House committee has advanced a proposal that could ultimately add more nuclear power to the state’s energy portfolio. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:41:57 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-17/house-committee-moves-proposal-that-could-add-more-nuclear-power-to-floridas-energy-resources Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix Local Florida governments would be banned from enacting climate change policies under new proposal /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 What the Inflation Reduction Act does and doesn't do about rising prices /news/2022-08-11/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-does-and-doesnt-do-about-rising-prices The Inflation Reduction Act is not expected to bring down inflation dramatically or right away, but experts say that might not be such a bad thing given the bill's other areas of focus. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/2022-08-11/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-does-and-doesnt-do-about-rising-prices Juliana Kim What Russia cutting off energy to Poland and Bulgaria means for the world /2022-04-28/what-russia-cutting-off-energy-to-poland-and-bulgaria-means-for-the-world It was seen as a way for Russia to prop up its currency and retaliate for Western sanctions, but it could cause global energy prices to spike. One analyst sees it as a warning to the rest of Europe. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:54:29 GMT /2022-04-28/what-russia-cutting-off-energy-to-poland-and-bulgaria-means-for-the-world Joe Hernandez, Jackie Northam, Joanna Kakissis Electrical grid operators claim new rules for coal ash could make electricity supplies less reliable /news/2022-04-26/electrical-grid-operators-claim-new-rules-for-coal-ash-could-make-electricity-supplies-less-reliable Two of the nation’s grid operators are warning the Environmental Protection Agency that enforcement of coal ash regulations poses risks to the reliability of electrical service over a large part of the country. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:35:19 GMT /news/2022-04-26/electrical-grid-operators-claim-new-rules-for-coal-ash-could-make-electricity-supplies-less-reliable Amy Green To fight climate change, and now Russia, too, Zurich turns off natural gas /npr-breaking-news/2022-04-20/to-fight-climate-change-and-now-russia-too-zurich-turns-off-natural-gas Zurich, Switzerland, is shutting down the gas supply to some neighborhoods. Originally aimed at fighting climate change and saving money, it's also a step to cut gas imports from Russia. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:10:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2022-04-20/to-fight-climate-change-and-now-russia-too-zurich-turns-off-natural-gas Dan Charles Castor, Kriseman Ask DeSantis To Veto Energy Preemption Bill /news/2021-05-11/castor-kriseman-ask-desantis-to-veto-energy-preemption-bill The bill would ban local governments from enforcing policies that restricts the types of fuel sources that could be used by businesses and homes. Proponents say it would ensure Florida consumers have energy options and insure energy independence. Tue, 11 May 2021 10:24:09 GMT /news/2021-05-11/castor-kriseman-ask-desantis-to-veto-energy-preemption-bill Steve Newborn Energy Preemption Bills Await Gov. DeSantis' Signature, And One Could Lead To Lawsuits /news/2021-04-29/energy-preemption-bills-await-gov-desantis-signature-and-one-could-lead-to-lawsuits Environmental advocates are asking for a veto on one of the bills, but are breathing easier after another preemption bill was gutted. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:44:36 GMT /news/2021-04-29/energy-preemption-bills-await-gov-desantis-signature-and-one-could-lead-to-lawsuits Jessica Meszaros Florida Justices Block Proposal To Overhaul Utility Industry /news/2020-01-09/florida-justices-block-proposal-to-overhaul-utility-industry The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have overhauled and deregulated the state’s… Thu, 09 Jan 2020 21:44:39 GMT /news/2020-01-09/florida-justices-block-proposal-to-overhaul-utility-industry Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida