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Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

Floridians for Solar Choice said Tuesday it has filed its answer brief defending its petition language as it tries to get a ballot initiative ready for next year’s elections. Its initiative would allow Florida residents to purchase solar-generated electricity for their home or business from an entity other than a public utility. The brief filed with […]

Phil AmmannMay 1, 2015

Susan Glickman’s apparent absent-mindedness could come with a steep price tag: a trip before the state ethics committee. Last month, SaintPetersBlog called out Glickman, an “unofficial” lobbyist – at least at the time — on her “hypocritical” transparency problem. The Indian Rocks Beach resident has been director of the Southern Alliance Clean Energy Fund since 2013. […]

Bruce RitchieApril 19, 2015

Can we find a way to tax the sunshine? That seemed to be the underlying issue recently when state analysts were trying to determine the potential cost of a proposed constitutional amendment that promotes solar energy. Representatives of utilities, cities and counties warned the analysts that increased use of solar energy could mean the loss […]

Bruce RitchieApril 19, 2015

Can we find a way to tax the sunshine? That seemed to be the underlying issue recently when state analysts were trying to determine the potential cost of a proposed constitutional amendment that promotes solar energy. Representatives of utilities, cities and counties warned the analysts that increased use of solar energy could mean the loss […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2015

Ever get that nagging feeling you forgot something important, without remembering exactly what that is? A sure bet might be that Susan Glickman felt that way, and just needed a little reminder. SaintPetersBlog called out Glickman, who has been director of the Southern Alliance Clean Energy Fund since 2013, on Friday for her “hypocritical” transparency problem. Previously, she appeared before the […]

Peter SchorschApril 17, 2015

Susan Glickman has been a fixture around the Florida Capitol for a long time. And when you have been around that long, you make friends – and a few enemies. So it’s probably a good idea to dot your i’s and cross your t’s, especially when the law requires it. If records are correct – […]

Bruce RitchieApril 10, 2015

A proposed solar energy amendment could unfairly shift the cost of maintaining electricity plants and power lines from homes and businesses with solar energy to other utility customers, representatives of cities and electric utilities said Friday. Floridians for Solar Choice proposes a constitutional amendment establishing that the state’s policy is to promote local, small-scale solar […]

Bruce RitchieApril 7, 2015

A Senate committee on Tuesday OK’d a bill amendment to provide for financing the shutdown of the Crystal River nuclear plant to save Duke Energy Florida customers more than $600 million. SB 288 was a bill that primarily strengthened ethics requirements for the Florida Public Service Commission. But Sen. Jack Latvala, a Clearwater Republican and […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 31, 2015

A House bill dealing with the utility regulation process is continuing to move in the House despite criticism from environmentalists that the bill doesn’t far enough to deal with energy issues. HB 7109 would set term limits for PSC members, require those who lobby the PSC to register with the state, require parties in a […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 31, 2015

A House bill dealing with the utility regulation process is continuing to move in the House despite criticism from environmentalists that the bill doesn’t far enough to deal with energy issues. HB 7109 would set term limits for PSC members, require those who lobby the PSC to register with the state, require parties in a […]

Tag: Susan glickman

Solar power ballot supporters file petition defense to state high court

Susan Glickman’s forgetfulness lands her an ethics complaint

Bruce Ritchie: Is there a fair way to tax sunshine?

Bruce Ritchie: Is there a fair way to tax sunshine?

Glad we could help jog your memory, Susan Glickman

Susan Glickman’s transparency issues

Cities, utilities say amendment would let solar customers get away without paying

Panel OK’s Duke Energy deal; Jack Latvala says he couldn’t “find holes” in it

PSC bill moving in House despite complaint it doesn’t do enough

PSC bill moving in House despite complaint it doesn't do enough