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Peter SchorschOctober 20, 2016

Put aside what you think of the utility-backed ballot solar amendment on the ballot next month. Whether you agree or not that the amendment establishes a right for consumers to own or lease solar equipment and helps local and state governments protect consumer rights and public safety really is up to you. Instead, let’s discuss Sal Nuzzo, […]

Staff ReportsOctober 19, 2016

The solar power amendment scored the backing of three more organizations. Consumers for Smart Solar announced Wednesday the Central Florida Urban League, the Jacksonville Urban League, and the Pinellas County Urban League were endorsing the 2016 solar power initiative. In a joint statement released by the campaign, the three organizations said they believe the amendment […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 17, 2016

Add another $300,000 to Consumers for Smart Solar’s coffers. State records show Consumers for Smart Solar, the group backing the solar power amendment, raised $300,000 between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. Records show the committee received two contributions for $150,000 each from the Partnership for Affordable Clean Energy and the Florida Faith and Freedom Coalition. […]

Phil AmmannOctober 11, 2016

As solar energy expands across Florida, firefighters say uniform rules on the installation and maintenance of solar panels are necessary to keep first responders safe in case of emergencies at places producing solar energy. That’s why the Florida Professional Firefighters are the latest group supporting the constitutional amendment to promote solar energy production throughout the […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 30, 2016

Most Floridians say they are backing a solar amendment on the ballot this November, even though they may not be entirely sure what it will do. POLITICO Florida is reporting on a new St. Leo University poll that voters are strongly behind the solar ballot initiative Amendment 1, which claims to give Florida residents the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 23, 2016

Addressing water infrastructure concerns could cost billions over the next 20 years, leaving state and local officials to figure out where to get the money to make improvements to an aging system. One possible source of revenue? Money set aside from the 2014 water and land conservation amendment. The constitutional amendment set aside one-third of […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 21, 2016

On Saturday at 12:20, former Senator Bob Graham will be speaking at Speak Up for Florida Forever, a Jacksonville event put on by the Florida Conservation Commission. The free all-day event at Jacksonville’s Camp Milton Historic Preserve is billed as “a call to action to preserve and protect Florida’s natural lands and working landscapes,” aligning […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 16, 2016

In the Aug. 30 primary, Florida voters made it unmistakably clear how they feel about solar energy. Nearly 73 percent of them voted to approve an amendment providing a tax break for businesses that convert to solar power. That was just what backers of clean energy in Florida wanted, of course. Now they have a […]

Mitch PerryAugust 30, 2016

A constitutional amendment intended to expand the use of solar power in Florida has passed. The measure is winning statewide by a huge 73 percent to 27 percent margin. The measure needed 60 percent to win. Amendment 4 exempts solar devices and equipment from being subject to the personal tangible property tax. A business that currently has solar […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2016

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With pro-solar constitutional amendments on ballots this year, it’s a good time to talk about the state of clean energy in Florida. Contrary to the fear-and-loathing narrative that portrays the Sunshine State as a clean energy laggard, the reality is Florida’s energy landscape is bright. Consider these widely repeated claims: “Florida ranks third in solar potential […]

Tag: Amendment 1

Sal Nuzzo probably lost his virginity to his Canadian girlfriend

Central Florida, Jacksonville, Pinellas urban leagues back solar power amendment

Consumers for Smart Solar raises $300K during first week of October

Florida firefighters say solar Amendment 1 ‘protects first responders’

Polling shows voters support solar Amendment 1, without understanding what it does

Aging water infrastructure could cost state billions to repair

Bob Graham to speak on environmental issues Saturday in Duval County

Joe Henderson: For solar energy supporters, Amendment 1 raises red flags

Amendment 4 wins — measure would expand solar power in Florida

Eric Silagy: Florida Power & Light endorses solar amendments, urges optimism about clean energy in Florida