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African American Thursday, September 28th 2023

The Scoop: Thurs., September 28, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Progress Village’s solar progress Progress Village, in Eastern Hillsborough County, is claiming the title of the first Black community in Florida to adopt a solar...

African American Thursday, September 28th 2023

Progress Village becomes Florida’s first Black community to build solar microgrid

In Eastern Hillsborough County, Progress Village is claiming the title of the first Black community in Florida to adopt a solar microgrid. A coalition of...

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Friday, July 14th 2023

Air quality on the decline in Tampa despite nationwide improvements

Overall air quality in the nation has improved. However, it’s actually gotten worse in Tampa. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Tuesday, July 11th 2023

Tampa’s first sustainability and resilience chief on the challenges of climate change

Whit Remer, Tampa's first-ever sustainability and resilience officer, discussed the city's new Climate Action and Equity Plan for dealing with the challenges of climate...

Abortion Rights Monday, July 03rd 2023

“Slate of Hate” spurs statewide rallies by Florida For All

A coalition of progressive organizations marched on Saturday in cities across the state of Florida to shine a light on some of the 200 new...

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Thursday, June 22nd 2023

Advocates call for Hillsborough County public meeting on fossil-fueled energy rate hikes

Listen: Advocates rallied outside the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners meeting Thursday to demand county action on energy use and fossil fuels. Last week, the...

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Thursday, April 28th 2022

UPDATE: Bill opposed by the rooftop solar industry and environmentalists vetoed by Florida governor

A bill in the Florida Legislature could have the effect of limiting rooftop solar power; HB 741 is opposed by environmentalists.

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Tuesday, March 01st 2022

Bill opposed by the rooftop solar industry and environmentalists moves forward in Florida Legislature

A bill in the Florida Legislature could have the effect of limiting rooftop solar power; HB 741 is opposed by environmentalists.

Environment Wednesday, December 15th 2021

Florida Power & Light debuts world’s largest solar-powered battery

Florida Power & Light officially commissioned what they say is the world's largest solar-powered battery in Parrish, FL.

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Thursday, November 03rd 2016

Solar industry group opposes Florida’s Amendment 1

Leaders of a solar energy trade association are touring Florida this week encouraging people to vote against the ballot question known as Amendment 1. The Solar Energy Industries Association is a national group with 1,000...

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Wednesday, October 19th 2016

Florida solar amendment could “completely negate” future solar proposals: tape

A newly unearthed audio tape is giving credence to the idea that the solar amendment on November’s ballot in Florida was designed to mislead voters and would “completely negate” future solar power initiatives. The left-leaning...

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Thursday, September 29th 2016

Why are Florida’s big utilities companies backing amendment 1 for solar energy choice?

http://sound.wmnf.org/sound/wmnf_160929_110618_radioactivityR1_191.MP3 By Rob Lorei On Radioactivity Thursday we look at Amendment 1, also known as “Rights of Electricity Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choice”, that is being back by 4 large for-profit utility companies: Florida Power and Light,...

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Tuesday, September 13th 2016

DIY Solar on the Sustainable Living program

On Monday’s WMNF Sustainable Living Show we first talked with a couple of members of our local Sierra Club about the Sierra National Campaign aimed at leveraging the power of cities to catalyze a national...

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Tuesday, July 19th 2016

New Pinellas co-op for rooftop solar power

Pinellas County residents can now join together to negotiate a discount on rooftop solar power; a new cooperative is forming, called St. Pete Solar Co-op, that will let residents negotiate a group volume discount on...

Environment Saturday, March 26th 2016

Leading solar expert Dr.Yogi Goswami on the future of energy technology

http://sound.wmnf.org/sound/wmnf_160325_110618_radioactivityF1_337.MP3 Solar energy becomes more efficient and affordable every year, but how far away are we from really 100 percent on renewable energy? Joining us to talk about the future of solar energy technology is...

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Monday, February 23rd 2015

Bi-partisan efforts lead 2016 ballot initiative to expand solar power choice in Florida.

Bi-partisan efforts leads 2016 ballot initiative to expand solar power choice in Florida.

News and Public Affairs Wednesday, January 07th 2015

Florida solar industry concerned that utility companies might make moves against net metering

Solar Industry concern Florida utility companies might make moves against net metering

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Friday, October 03rd 2014

Solar energy tour hits Tampa

Solar Energy Tour in Tampa

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