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Florida's proposed Amendment 1 on the ballot this November may cause Floridians using solar panels to see higher utility charges.
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Storm Update: List of Closures As Hurricane Hermine Makes Landfall
Thousands without power across the state as Floridians begin to clean up after Hurricane Hermine.
Read More »Help for Power Outages
As of 6 a.m., these are the approximate power outage totals: GRU: 18,000 Duke: 85,000 Clay: 33,283 If you have experienced a power outage, call your electric company to report it. Gainesville Regional Utility: To report power outages and to report a downed power line call 352-334-2871 To report natural …
Read More »Supporters, Opponents Put Light Between Solar Measures
After voters cast their ballot for a solar initiative on Tuesday, supporters and opponents clarify differences with another solar proposal on November ballot.
Read More »Power Outages, Flooding In Florida Due To Tropical Storm Colin
Residents filled sandbags, schools closed early and graduation ceremonies were postponed as Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency.
Read More »Duke Energy Set To Start On New Crystal River Plant
The plant will replace two 1960s-era coal-fired plants and will start putting out energy to customers in 2018.
Read More »2016 Ballot Prospects Dim For Solar Inititative
The light is fading for one of two solar-energy initiatives trying to get on Florida's 2016 ballot. The "Floridians for Solar Choice" coalition, remains about 400,000 petitions short of qualifying for the 2016 ballot and is in the midst of a contract dispute with a petition-gathering firm.
Read More »New Holiday Decorations? Here’s Where You Can Recycle Those Old Lights
Alachua County is encouraging residents to donate or recycle old or broken holiday lights in an effort to divert them from the landfill.
Read More »Behind The Brewing Battle Over Solar In the Sunshine State
Alachua County Commissioner Mike Byerly said he paid about $20,000 to install a solar power system for his home near Micanopy, Florida. He said his family wanted to reduce its carbon footprint, and it was a good financial investment because he no longer pays power bills. His home is completely …
Read More »Locals Meet With Mayor To Discuss Rising GRU Rates
Members of local congregations hosted a public meeting with Mayor Ed Braddy Thursday night to voice concerns about increasing GRU rates. Braddy committed to finding a solution to residents' concerns.
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