solar energy

Local residents and activists were guided through Hillsborough County by environmental justice advocates, who are fighting for clean energy, equality and safety.

After months of drafting a resolution, the city of Tampa has officially committed to transition to 100% renewable energy, which aligns with the mayor's own plan.

The director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy says Florida was best able to “weather the storm,” which helped it overcome North Carolina as the region’s solar leader.

Compared with Nashville, Jacksonville is doing relatively little to reduce its carbon footprint and does not have a climate action plan — although many believe the city is starting to move in the right direction and should look to examples like Nashville for the way forward.

Many are worried that Florida’s powerful investor-owned utilities are pushing regulators to scale back the state’s rooftop solar policy, as JEA did, or get rid of it all together. If successful, the rooftop solar industry across the Sunshine State could start to look a lot like it does in Jacksonville.

The Biden effect in Florida: From electric cars to solar energy, advocates hope a shift in tone has real impact on the ground.

The plan will allow customers to voluntarily pay more on their electric bills to help finance the solar projects.

Four months after Florida Power & Light received approval for a similar program, Duke Energy Florida is asking regulators to sign off on a $1...

Duke Energy recently announced plans for three new solar power plants in Florida -- two of which are in the greater Tampa Bay region.The company’s…

A decade ago, if a Floridian wanted extra cash to replace a roof, install solar panels or a brand new air conditioner, the most common choice was a bank…

Hillsborough County kickstarted its third solar co-op Thursday. It uses the power of bulk purchasing to leverage the cost of installing solar panels and…

With renewable energy being at the forefront of issues with many climate advocates, utility companies are often seen as culprits when it comes to...