by Brian Burgess | Aug 9, 2023
Florida DEP filed comments opposing the Biden Administration’s proposed power plant emissions standards, citing energy supply risks. Florida is also questioning the transition to net-zero, arguing for electricity needs prioritization. DEP’s comments...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Aug 2, 2023
Florida utility regulators and industry officials object to a federal proposal on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, citing potential cost increases and reliability issues. The proposed rule could require shifts to cleaner technology, including green...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 27, 2023
The City of Gainesville filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law (HB 1645) that shifts control of Gainesville Regional Utilities to a governor-appointed board, arguing it violates the city’s constitutional rights over its utility system. The new state law was...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 25, 2023
Tasty news nuggets to start your day… HD 35 contest heating up A second Republican contender, Scott Alan Moore from Orlando, has officially joined the race for Florida’s House District 35 special election in Orange and Osceola counties, to decide a...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 28, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs eight bills into law, addressing health care provider accountability, local government, and emergency response. HB 1645 establishes the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority, independent of the City Commission, with board members...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 26, 2023
Florida is set to receive $1.17 billion in federal funding from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to expand high-speed internet infrastructure across the state. The funding aims to expand high-speed internet infrastructure in the state,...
