Supportive Voices
Join the growing list of organizations and individuals who support improved energy efficiency policies in Florida.
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- City of Miami Beach
- City of Largo
- Orange County
- Southeast Florida Climate Change Compact
- City of St. Pete
- Tarpon Springs
- Broward County
- City of Coral Springs
- City of Coral Gables
- East Central Florida Regional Resilience Collaborative
- Everglades Coalition
- Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
- Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
- Audubon Florida
- Nature Conservancy
- Advanced Energy Economy
- American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
- E4TheFuture
- The Florida League of United Latin American Citizens
- Vote Solar
- Ceres Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy Network
- Solar and Energy Loan Fund
- Fyxify
- Real Building Consultants
- Konscious Kontractors
- Independent Green Technologies Solar
- Florida NAACP
- Florida Rising
- Alianza
- Environment Florida
- Florida Conservation Voters
- Clinicians for Climate Action
- Catalyst Miami
- Our Children's Trust
- R&B Remodeling, Inc.
- Kenstruction Dynamic, Inc
- Green Planet Solar Systems
- JVP Construction Group Inc.
- All Area Roofing & Construction
- Lord & Lawrence Consulting Engineers
- RunBrook
- Dunedin Refrigeration
- Ben Tindell Construction
- All Star Air, Inc.
- Ameresco
- A.O. Smith
- Building Performance Association
- Carrier Corporation
- Consumer Federation of America
- Cree Lighting
- EMS Energy
- Franklin Energy
- Johnson Controls
- Lutron Electronics
- National Association of Energy Service Companies
- Northwest Florida State College
- Conservatives for Clean Energy
- Oracle Corporation
- Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
- Proctor Engineering
- Schneider Electric
- Sealed
- Siemens
- Southeast Sustainability Directors Network
- Trane Technologies
- The League of United Latin American Citizens
- Sierra Club
- Beam Furr, Broward County Commissioner
- Nan Rich, Broward County Commissioner
- Dr. Barbara Nabrit-Stephens
- Caryl Shuham, Hollywood Commissioner
- Becky Tooley, Coconut Creek Commissioner
- Sandra Welch, Coconut Creek Commissioner
- Nancy Metayer, Coral Springs Commissioner
- Sabrina Javellana, Hallandale Beach Commissioner
- Janet Long, Pinellas County Commissioner
- Monica Mayotte, Boca Raton Council Member
- Kathleen Beckman, Clearwater Commissioner
- Jerry Demings, Orange County
- Rob Marlowe, New Port Richey Mayor
- Jamie Robinson, Largo Commissioner
- Darden Rice, St. Petersburg Council Member
- Gina Driscoll, St. Petersburg Vice Mayor
- Brandi Gabbard, St. Petersburg Council Member
- Joshua Simmons, Coral Springs Vice Mayor
- Alissa Jean Schafer, Broward Soil & Water Conservation District
- Eileen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner
- Ebo Entsuah, Clermont City Council Member
- Ann Hill, Pensacola Council Member
- Jennifer Brahier, Pensacola City Council Member
- Teniade Broughton, Pensacola City Council Member
- Sally Philips, South Miami Mayor
- Brent Latham, North Bay Village Mayor
- Rachel Streitfeld, Commissioner North Bay Village
- Richard Chervony, Commissioner North Bay Village
- Omarr Nickerson, Village of El Portal Mayor
- Carol Lindsey
- Rev. Dr. Russell Meyer, Florida Council of Churches
- Rev. Emily A. Sterling-Strongman, First UMC of Orlando
- Henry Millat, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lake County
- Scott Kirouac, Highlands County Commissioner and managing partner with Big Sky Growers, Inc
- ReThink Energy Florida
- Miami-Dade County
- Southface Energy Institute
- Google Nest
- Florida Conservation Voters
- Healthy Gulf
Recent News
Energy efficiency: The smart choice for Florida’s farmers and families
Highland News-Sun April 29, 2023
It takes a lot of energy to power the farms that feed Florida and the nation. From drying out crops to processing produce to powering vital farm machinery, agriculture uses approximately 21% of the country’s total food production energy.
Rising power bills can impact our long-term health
Orlando Sentinel September 15, 2022
As a physician caring for patients for over 40 years, among my core responsibilities has been advocacy for my patients and their needs. That responsibility extends to health and equity issues related to the cost of energy as well as the health impacts of generating electricity in a way that increases air pollution and extreme heat as the burning of fossil fuels contributes to climate change.
Want to reduce electricity bills? Turn up lobbying efforts
Naples Daily News September 7, 2022
High electricity bills add to the crippling financial burdens many Floridians are experiencing now, caught between historic inflation and sky-high prices at the pump. As a pastor, I have over time helped more Floridians pay unaffordable electricity bills than any other financial challenge.
Energy efficiency can bring Floridians the real relief they need
Marco Eagle September 7, 2022
High electricity bills add to the crippling financial burdens many Floridians are experiencing now, caught between historic inflation and sky-high prices at the pump. As a pastor, I have over time helped more Floridians pay unaffordable electricity bills than any other financial challenge.
Energy efficiency can bring Floridians the real relief they need
Fort Myers News Press September 7, 2022
High electricity bills add to the crippling financial burdens many Floridians are experiencing now, caught between historic inflation and sky-high prices at the pump. As a pastor, I have over time helped more Floridians pay unaffordable electricity bills than any other financial challenge.
Want to reduce electricity bills? Turn up lobbying efforts
Tallahassee Democrat September 4, 2022
High electricity bills add to the crippling financial burdens many Floridians are experiencing now, caught between historic inflation and sky-high prices at the pump. As a pastor, I have over time helped more Floridians pay unaffordable electricity bills than any other financial challenge.
Want to reduce electricity bills? Turn up lobbying efforts
Yahoo! News September 4, 2022
High electricity bills add to the crippling financial burdens many Floridians are experiencing now, caught between historic inflation and sky-high prices at the pump. As a pastor, I have over time helped more Floridians pay unaffordable electricity bills than any other financial challenge.
Updating Florida’s energy-efficiency policies would benefit all
TCPalm March 6, 2021
Typical Florida homeowners and businesses waste huge amounts of energy and money each year because of uninsulated windows, inefficient incandescent light bulbs, and outdated air-conditioning systems — all of which use far more energy than necessary and needlessly drive up utility bills and emissions.
Reform Florida's outdated energy policies
Sarasota Herald-Tribune March 3, 2021
One thing all Floridians can agree on is the importance of air conditioning in keeping our homes and our businesses comfortable, safe and secure.
Energy efficiency makes sense for Florida, let’s prioritize it for our families and businesses
The Floridian February 25, 2021
Typical Florida homeowners and businesses waste large amounts of energy and money each year because of uninsulated windows, inefficient incandescent light bulbs, and particularly outdated air conditioning systems – all of which use far more energy than necessary and needlessly drive up utility bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
Florida needs to update its energy efficiency rules
Energy News Network January 27, 2021
The Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA) calls on Florida’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to set goals every five years for Florida’s largest electric utilities to ensure that Florida is reducing electricity consumption and fossil fuel pollution while increasing clean energy.
Sean Baraoidan: Modernized Energy Efficiency Policies are a Simple Way to Help Florida Businesses
Florida Daily February 23, 2021
Too many Florida businesses have experienced first-hand the financial strains of the twin public health and economic crises wrought by COVID-19.
Florida needs stronger energy efficiency programs for our health, for our future
Tampa Bay Times February 13, 2021
When we use less electricity, we save money and reduce power plant pollution that creates smog, accelerates warming and harms our health.
It’s time for Florida’s power companies to help consumers save energy
The Invading Sea February 13, 2021
The Florida Public Service Commission is considering changes that would enhance utilities’ energy efficiency policies in the state.