A New Zealand-based company announced Thursday it plans to install more than 6,000 electric vehicle chargers in Florida over the coming months, mainly at commercial sites, parking lots and other developments. Invisible Urban Charging, based in Auckland, New Zealand, is partnering with Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. to make the chargers available for all models of […]
Florida bill to phase out rooftop solar incentives on its way to DeSantis – EQ Mag Pro
TAMPA, Fla. : The Florida Legislature has passed a bill in both chambers that would effectively end legal perks for installing rooftop solar panels on homes. The legislation was reportedly written and pushed through by lobbyists associated with Florida Power & Light, according to previous coverage by Miami-Herald and Floodlight. After reporting by the Herald […]
Cardiologist Kiran Patel Funds Magenta EV With $15M Series A Round
Kiran and Pallavi Patel at the 15th International Indian Film Academy Awards in Tampa, Florida, on April 26, 2014. Indian American serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and cardiologist Dr. Kiran C. Patel has committed over $15 million to Mumbai-based electrical vehicle charging solutions company Magenta EV Solutions as the company announced its Series A round of funding, […]
TECO To Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations As Part Of Pilot Program
Tampa Electric will take part in a pilot program that will allow it to install around 200 electric vehicle charging stations. The state’s Public Service Commission approved the four-year pilot program, which will allow TECO to install the charging stations at five separate locations: workplace, public/retail, multi-unit dwellings, income-qualified, and government. “The pilot offers an […]
Grant Program Proposal To Fund Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Advances In Florida Senate
Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) is sponsoring a proposal aimed at increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Florida by using fees from license taxes to fund a new grant program. A proposal meant to encourage the construction of more electric vehicle charging stations passed its first committee stop today. It would create […]
Three-Quarters of New US Generating Capacity in 2020 Will Be Renewable, EIA Says
2020 will be a record year for U.S. renewables construction as 6 gigawatts of coal capacity goes offline, according to new government figures. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has confirmed what it and industry watchers predicted a year ago — that wind and solar power will expand on their already-large share of new U.S. generation […]
SELF Finances $10 Million in Sustainable Home Improvement Loans in Florida
SELF is a Florida-based Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) that provides affordable financing to help Florida homeowners make sustainable home repairs like roof replacements, solar power installations, high-efficiency air conditioners, and wheelchair ramps. SELF has now closed over 1,000 home improvement loans totaling $10 million with a default rate of less than 2%. Over 70% […]
Wood Mackenzie Boosts US Solar Market Forecast as Florida Blossoms
Recent announcements in Florida and Texas have brightened the outlook for the U.S. solar market over the next five years. Unexpectedly rapid growth in solar markets like Florida and Texas is driving up expectations for U.S. solar installations, with Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables now forecasting more than 13 gigawatts of capacity additions in 2019. […]
Duke Energy Florida to build its largest battery storage projects yet
– 22 megawatts of electricity storage to enhance Florida’s smart grid ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.: Duke Energy Florida (DEF) today announced three battery storage projects, totaling 22 megawatts, that will improve overall reliability and support critical services during power outages. Collectively, the storage facilities will enhance grid operations, increase efficiencies and improve overall reliability for surrounding communities. […]
FPL starts construction on 10 more solar energy centers across Florida
– Installation of 3 million solar panels this year keeps FPL on track to meet “30-by-30” plan to install more than 30 million panels by 2030 – Ten new solar plants will create about 2,000 jobs during peak construction – FPL continues to keep customer bills among the lowest in the country as it shapes […]