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A.G. GancarskiOctober 16, 2015

On Friday morning, the Florida Energy Summit closed with a discussion of “leveraging the energy sector for a better Florida.” That leveraging, said panelists, encompasses everything from compressed natural gas to offshore oil exploration. Moderated by Anddrikk Frazier, the Principal of Integral Energy, the panel included Kevin Worley of JAX LNG, Paul Glenister of 2G […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 16, 2015

According to Allen Fore, the VP for public affairs at Kinder Morgan, the planned Palmetto Pipeline project, which would bring refined petroleum south through Savannah to Jacksonville, is potentially an important component for Jacksonville becoming an “energy hub.” Fore talked to FloridaPolitics.com about the project on Friday morning at the Florida Energy Summit, touching on a variety […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 15, 2015

After a 14 month process of meetings, the Jacksonville City Council Capital Improvement Plan committee is moving toward its last couple of meetings, with one held on Thursday afternoon, after a hiatus during the budget process. Some highlights of the five measures considered: — Stormwater legislation will likely be deferred until April 30, as the Lenny Curry […]

Melissa RossOctober 15, 2015

The natural gas pushback has begun. Hot on the heels of news that another public access compressed natural gas station has opened in North Florida, a new analysis is out suggesting that Florida is one of several states “relying too much on natural gas” rather than turning to renewable energy sources like wind or solar […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 15, 2015

A day doesn’t seem to pass lately without JEA, Jacksonville’s public utility monopoly, making the news. This might be ideal, were it not for issues with the board itself. Today’s news item, from Nate Monroe at the Florida Times-Union, involves the resignation of yet another board member, at the request of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

On Wednesday afternoon on Heckscher Drive in Jacksonville, local dignitaries gathered for the grand opening and tour of the second public access compressed natural gas facility located at the GATE Convenience Store on Heckscher Drive. Big names in attendance included former mayor John Peyton (whose family owns Gate Petroleum) and state Rep. Lake Ray, who has been […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

There has been just a scintilla of controversy about the board moves made by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, which have included requesting resignations from every member of the JEA Board and appointing replacements for Planning Commission Chair Lisa King and member Joey McKinnon… a gambit which occasioned a fairly epic public comment outcry in Tuesday’s City […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

The HD 14 campaign of Leslie Scott Jean-Bart, the granddaughter of Jacksonville trailblazer Mary Singleton, officially kicked off late September. However, the kickoff has yet to translate into the kind of fundraising that might keep other potential candidates, including past and present Jacksonville City Council members, at bay. Jean-Bart’s September haul totaled a mere $1,635, […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 14, 2015

Jacksonville’s 400 Unit HUD-funded apartment complex, Eureka Gardens, was one of those things that mysteriously flew below the radar until recently. Even though Jacksonville’s City Council spotlighted the horrific conditions at the complex, going so far as to pass a resolution urging HUD to defund it, the complex’s issues remained. The solutions discussed included adding […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 13, 2015

Finally, Jacksonville City Council meetings are lively again. Between reactions to a good chunk of Council being sued for texting a lobbyist during a budget meeting, the removal of a Lenny Curry appointment of Jay Demetree from the consent agenda, and a public comment protest campaign planned in reaction to the replacement of Planning Commission member Joey McKinnon […]

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Natural gas, offshore oil exploration keys to Jacksonville’s energy future

Palmetto Pipeline: key to Jacksonville becoming an “energy hub”?

Jax Council Capital Improvement committee continues

Email insights: Florida relies too much on natural gas, says Union of Concerned Scientists

Issues continue with JEA, as board now lacks quorum

2nd compressed natural gas fueling station comes to Jacksonville

John Peyton on Lenny Curry board moves: “elections are about change”

Leslie Scott Jean-Bart fundraising underwhelms again in September

Eureka Gardens code inspection reports raise existential questions

Planning Commission drama enlivens Jacksonville City Council