Katie Chiles Ottenweller is the regional director for the Southeast at Vote Solar, a national solar advocacy nonprofit. The Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA) calls on Florida’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to set goals every five years for Florida’s largest electric utilities to ensure that Florida is reducing electricity consumption and … [Read more...] about Commentary: Flordia needs to update its energy efficiency rules
Indiana lawmakers to vote on bill to ban local heating electrification initiatives
Drew Tarvin / Flickr / Creative Commons The Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. The proposal to prevent cities from prohibiting new natural gas hookups mirrors pending legislation in other states, including Kansas and Missouri. Indiana legislators are expected to vote this week on a bill that could prohibit municipalities from following in the footsteps of Berkeley and San … [Read more...] about Indiana lawmakers to vote on bill to ban local heating electrification initiatives
Vermont utility works to keep car dealers up to speed on electric vehicles
A year-old city program in Burlington promotes car dealerships that agree to keep vehicles in stock, train employees, and process point-of-sale rebates. Burlington, Vermont’s municipal utility is looking to expand a year-old program meant to make it easier for residents to buy an electric vehicle. Burlington Electric launched its Preferred Electric Vehicle Dealer … [Read more...] about Vermont utility works to keep car dealers up to speed on electric vehicles
Detroit affordable housing project will give renters benefits of solar ownership
Andrew Jameson / Wikimedia Commons A residential street in Highland Park, Michigan, where rental units make up the overwhelming majority of housing. The unique model would put utility bill savings from solar installation into a fund to help residents cover expenses such as medical bills or college tuition. Affordable housing and clean energy will intersect at a … [Read more...] about Detroit affordable housing project will give renters benefits of solar ownership
In Minnesota, key energy lawmakers see potential despite divided Legislature
Teresa Boardman / Flickr / Creative Commons The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The two most important lawmakers on energy policy this session are optimistic about passing clean energy legislation, especially when it comes to energy efficiency. In a legislative session likely to be dominated by the state’s pandemic response, two key leaders in Minnesota’s … [Read more...] about In Minnesota, key energy lawmakers see potential despite divided Legislature