Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation

On this week's Sustainable Living, host John Butts was joined by Erwin Technical College Electricity and Solar Electric instructor, Siggi Brocks.

The FL Public Service Commission voted to hike electricity rates despite sustained opposition from the public and against the recommendation of its own staff.

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muniz sharply criticized utility regulators for not adequately justifying decisions.

Listen: A new report shows Tampa ranks 18th out of the 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills- and a recent move from Tampa Electric Company will only push bills higher. The average household in Tampa...

Listen: Several Tampa residents gathered at a Hillsborough County library to discuss Tampa Electric’s proposed rate increases.   Around 80 people gathered to share the impacts of electric bills they say are already too high.  Community...

Listen: Thirty-four businesses in Hillsborough County signed a letter sent to the County Commission Wednesday. The companies want to see the passage of an Affordable Energy & Climate Plan.  This comes as Tampa Electric seeks...

Duke Energy of Florida will increase base rates by 2%, but will drop other payment fees that will lower the total electric bill.

The settlement that will increase Duke Energy Florida’s base electric rates and help lead to building more solar-energy facilities.

Sabrina Bousbar, Liz Dahan, Whitney Fox, John Liccione and Mark Weinkrantz debated on WMNF's The Skinny.

Listen:   St. Petersburg’s buses are about to go electric, and the city received almost 28 million dollars in federal funds to make it happen. It was a competitive grant process, but St. Pete came out...

Listen: The Florida Public Service Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rate hike for Tampa Electric customers.  A rally before the meeting drew advocates fighting to stop the increase. Demonstrators waved signs and...

Burn Ban in effect in Manatee County. Hillsborough County will receive funding for electric school buses