The History and Promise of Green Technology
04/22/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents looks at environmental technology with the author of POWERING THE DREAM: The History and Promise of Green Technology.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhat FPL's President Thinks About Nukes, Renewables
In a wide-ranging interview back in February, Florida Power Light President Eric Silagy addressed a number of issues facing the state's largest utility.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNew Florida Law Challenges Federal Ethanol Standards
On July 1, close to 200 new Florida laws went into effect, one of which is a direct challenge to Federal fuel regulations. And one unexpected beneficiary» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePower Plant Demolition Ushers In A Cleaner, Manatee-Friendly Future
At 6:46 a.m. this morning, the FPL Port Everglades Power Plant vanished from the I-595 skyline, demolished to make way for an energy efficient future. But» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Energy
Flip a light switch, turn the ignition key or hit the start button. These are actions most of us do several times each day without thinking about where» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFPL Proposes 600 Miles Of Natural Gas Pipelines
Hundreds of miles of proposed pipeline may begin pumping natural gas between Southwest Alabama and Martin County, Florida within four years if Florida» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Filling Up The Tank Less Often
We are burning less gasoline. That may sound strange but Floridians have less of a thirst for gas. Some of the drop can be blamed on the slower economy» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Plugging Into The Math Of An Electric Car
The sound of turning over the pistons in an internal combustion engine are familiar to just about everyone. The almost soothing feeling of that low rumble» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Fueling Florida's Power
The demand for electricity is growing in South Florida, but Florida Power and Light has been tearing down power plants. The power plants like the one in» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLet It Shine: The Long History of Solar Energy
01/28/14 - Tuesday's Topical Currents looks at the history and viability of solar energy. Portugal leads the way in European solar energy, with 70% of...» E-Mail This
View ArticleFlorida Lawmakers Ready To Strike Popular Energy Rebate Program From The Books
An energy bill that is nearing passage in the Florida Legislature would strike an old solar rebate program from the books. The program was more popular...» E-Mail This
View ArticleKitchen Grease Will Fuel Broward's Waste-Water Treatment Plant
Fats, oils and grease from your favorite restaurant in Broward County will be converted to produce energy for its waste-water treatment plant in...» E-Mail This
View ArticleShould Americans Be Wary Fracking?
12/15/14 - Should Americans be wary of hydraulically fractured mines? You might be more aware of the term “fracking,” as it pertains to natural gas...» E-Mail This
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