A Florida House committee just approved a bill that would significantly limit cities and counties from enacting policies aimed at reducing climate change impacts. The proposal follows legislation signed nearly two years ago by Gov. Ron DeSantis that removed the requirement for the state to factor climate change into its energy planning.
While consumer prices increased 2.7% last year, electricity prices jumped 6.7%. But energy experts say no single factor is to blame.
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State utility regulators must decide how to allocate the costs of generating and delivering power to data center operations, often referred to as “large load centers.” The issue is complex, and states are testing different approaches, each with its own advantages, limitations and risks.
The draft ordinance proposes financial incentives for developers and homeowners, introducing a point-based system that awards reductions in building permit fees for incorporating environmentally friendly design features such as passive solar design, natural ventilation, and sustainable materials.
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The settlement has drawn opposition from the state Office of Public Counsel—which by law represents consumers—as well as several consumer advocacy groups.
Data centers have become the physical backbone of the AI revolution—but their growth comes with complex trade-offs. As they reshape landscapes, communities, and natural resources, the question isn’t just how big this boom will get—but what it will cost.
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Don’t blame AI or Trump. In a healthy energy market, rising demand would be met by new investment in reliable, affordable power. But instead, U.S. generation capacity is being throttled by artificial constraints.
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If approved, the rate hike would gradually increase customer bills through 2029. FPL argues that the higher rates are necessary to ensure reliable service and to support infrastructure expansion in response to Florida’s rapidly growing population.
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Florida has emerged as a leader in solar energy. In 2024, the state surpassed California in new utility-scale solar capacity. However, although the advantages of solar energy should be clear, the reality is more complicated.
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FPL has requested a $9 billion increase in customer rates over the next four years from the Florida Public Service Commission. The request has raised alarms among affordability advocates, who warn that it could become one of the largest rate hikes in U.S. history.