Florida Power and Light will increase rates in the state by up to 10.3%, after the Florida Public Service Commission, which regulates private utilities, approved rate increases for three electric companies that serve the state.
A collaboration of at least 10 advocacy organizations in Florida have launched a campaign to mobilize the Hillsborough County Commission to push back against rate hikes driven by fossil fuel prices.
A collaboration of at least 10 advocacy organizations in Florida have launched a campaign to mobilize the Hillsborough County Commission to push back against rate hikes driven by fossil fuel prices.
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State lawmakers from the Tampa Bay region discussed climate change legislation during a virtual town hall Monday hosted by the advocacy group Tampa Bay Climate Alliance. One big topic was preemption.
A slate of measures in the Florida Legislature aim to restrict local governments from moving to renewable energy. Identical bills in the House and Senate would prohibit cities and counties from regulating transportation energy infrastructure, leaving it to the state.
Similarbills in each chamber would preempt restriction of utility services to the state, as well.
Sen. Janet Cruz, D-Tampa, opposes these preemption bills. She used the example of the Florida Chief Resiliency Officer position not being permanently filled for a year to question whether the state really has a commitment to a resilience plan.
State lawmakers from the Tampa Bay region discussed climate change legislation during a virtual town hall Monday hosted by the advocacy group Tampa Bay