
Alabama Citizens Force Political Shift on Energy Issues
Alabama environmental advocates are celebrating a new kind of victory this legislative session. When residents raised their voices against unfair energy costs, politicians had to listen.
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Alabama environmental advocates are celebrating a new kind of victory this legislative session. When residents raised their voices against unfair energy costs, politicians had to listen.

Florida lawmakers are pushing legislation to stop soaring electric bills by capping utility company profits and tying them to energy efficiency. The Affordable Energy Reform Act would force companies to match the national average for returns, potentially saving families hundreds of dollars a year.

A new Florida bill aims to slash electricity costs by capping utility profits at the national average and tying company earnings to energy efficiency. The reform comes after Florida Power and Light secured a $7 billion rate increase, with half going straight to profit.