April 19, 2024
Energy & Utilities
Florida Power & Light Company joins contingent of electric power industry experts to assist with power restoration in Puerto Rico
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced that a 10-person team of restoration experts traveled to Puerto Rico this past weekend to support ongoing restoration efforts across the Commonwealth. FPL's team joined a contingent of seven Incident Management Teams (IMTs), each comprised of professionals representing electric companies from across the U.S.
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Published on 1/17/2018
Hubbell Incorporated to Acquire Aclara Technologies LLC for $1.1 Billion
Strengthens Hubbell Power Systems' Leadership Position in Utility Markets; Adds High Quality Critical Components with Communication Functionality
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Published on 12/27/2017
Florida PSC Decides on FPL's Environmental Recovery and Solar Project Costs
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today found that Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) acted prudently in complying with environmental regulatory agencies' requirements for its Turkey Point Cooling Canal Monitoring Plan. FPL asked to recover the plan's costs through the PSC's Environmental Cost Recovery Clause (ECRC).
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Published on 12/13/2017
Building a Smarter Energy Future
Duke Energy is shaping the energy future with cleaner, smarter solutions for Florida and its 1.8 million customers here in the Sunshine State.
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Published on 10/27/2017
Duke Energy settlement agreement paves way for smarter energy future
Settlement includes investments in grid modernization, smart meters, solar, electric vehicle charging stations, battery storage and new programs to enhance customer choices
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Published on 10/26/2017
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Announces $21.1 Million to Grow the Bioeconomy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced six grants totaling nearly $21.1 million to support the development of new jet fuel, biobased products and biomaterials from renewable sources.
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Published on 10/23/2017
Duke Energy wrapping up final restorations on isolated post-Irma power outages in Florida
Duke Energy announced on Wednesday night that it had restored electricity to essentially all customers impacted by Hurricane Irma in Florida, though crews continue repair work on isolated, scattered power outages.
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Published on 9/21/2017
Restoration workforce triples in Southwest Florida with focus on Hurricane Irma's hardest-hit areas
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced that more than 11,000 workers continue restoring service in the hardest-hit areas of Southwest Florida. The company has restored service to nearly all of its 4.4 million customers, or more than 99 percent, impacted by Irma.
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Published on 9/21/2017
Should power lines go underground?
UF's director of energy studies observes that installing power lines underground to prevent outages during hurricanes may not be the magic bullet many are seeking.
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Published on 9/19/2017
Bing runs out of energy
Energy updates from around Florida including electric vehicles, biodiesel-fueled trains, rooftop solar, utility notes.
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Published on 8/28/2017
In search of a better battery
A startup company in Volusia County is trying to develop a lightweight, environmentally friendly battery.
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Published on 8/28/2017
Supply side: A Gainesville company supplies natural gas to utilities in 15 states
Infinite Energy supplies natural gas to utilities in 15 states — and is pushing for deregulation in Florida's electric power markets.
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Published on 8/28/2017
APR Energy Delivers Backup Generation for South Australia
A newly signed contract with SA Power Networks installs APR Energy as the last line of defense against power outages in South Australia, adding as much as 276MW to the grid through the use of emissions-friendly mobile gas turbines at two sites. The plants should provide critical grid stability before December 1, 2017.
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Published on 8/2/2017
NextEra Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy Partners, LP Second Quarter 2017 Release
NextEra Energy delivers strong second-quarter financial and operational results
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Published on 7/27/2017
FPL installs first of 1 million new Treasure Coast solar panels as part of major statewide solar expansion
Three new universal solar energy centers in Indian River and St. Lucie counties will cost-effectively generate clean, emissions-free energy for customers starting early next year
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Published on 7/11/2017
Brightline and FPL announce clean energy partnership
Brightline, the express train service that will run between West Palm Beach, Fort LaBrightline, the express train service that will run between West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, today announced its partnership with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to provide clean biodiesel to fuel the trains. FPL, which has used clean, high-quality biodiesel as a fuel for its trucks for nearly two decades, will supply Brightline with 2 million gallons of biodiesel-blended fuel annually under a two-year contract.uderdale and Miami, today announced its partnership with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to provide clean biodiesel to fuel the trains. FPL, which has used clean, high-quality biodiesel as a fuel for its trucks for nearly two decades, will supply Brightline with 2 million gallons of biodiesel-blended fuel annually under a two-year contract.
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Published on 6/28/2017
Sunrun Expands Solar Access to Florida
Driven by strong consumer demand, Sunrun will now offer cleaner energy options to the Sunshine State
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Published on 6/21/2017
PSC Reports Increased Renewable Use by Florida Consumers
Continuing its upward trend, customer-owned renewable energy generation increased approximately 38 percent last year, according to electric utility reports filed with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC).
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Published on 6/14/2017
Campus groundbreaking signals new day for community, downtown Orlando
Children from the Parramore community helped Central Florida leaders sink shovels into the dirt today at a groundbreaking ceremony ushering in a transformative campus that will soon rise in downtown Orlando.
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Published on 5/11/2017
REPORT: Nearly One in Four Americans' Drinking Water Comes from Untested or Contaminated Systems
Trump's Proposed Budget Cuts Could Decimate EPA's Ability to Ensure Safe Tap Water, Especially Rural America
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Published on 5/4/2017
Successful Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale Yields $275 Million in High Bids on 913,542 Acres in Central Planning Area
Sale reflects strong market conditions, industry interest in Federal offshore oil and gas resources under new Administration
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Published on 3/27/2017
FPL announces sites selected for eight new solar power plants
Florida Power & Light Company today announced the names and locations of its 2017 and 2018 universal solar projects, consisting of eight new 74.5-megawatt solar power plants that will be built over the next 12 months.
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Published on 3/8/2017
FPL accelerates major solar energy development projects
FPL now plans to add eight new universal solar power plants cost-effectively by early 2018
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Published on 2/21/2017
Duke Energy Florida to build solar power plant in Suwannee County
Suwannee Solar Facility is the third in the company's long-range plan to install universal solar as part of its diverse energy mix in Florida
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Published on 1/12/2017
Electrons: Recasting the solar battle
In the grand scheme of electrical power generation in Florida, solar power is still a pipsqueak, accounting for less than a percent of the power generated...
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Published on 12/28/2016
