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Orlando couple lives off electric grid

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:14:48 GMT

After a year of living with no indoor shower, dishwasher or central air conditioning, an east Orange County couple calls it an off-the-grid paradise.

Go solar! Save money and energy

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:52:37 GMT

Learn how to receive incentives and rebates by going solar as well as ways to save money on your energy bills.

Lawn irrigation tips

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:44:04 GMT

Water bills are going up in Orange County on October 1. Now is the time to find ways to lower water use around the yard. Tiffany Wilson with Sod Depot in Orlando has some tips.

Go green, save green, head to the greens

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:30:59 GMT

As part of the federal stimulus money recently approved by Congress, a Central Florida business is getting financial incentives to produce Eco-friendly vehicles.

Solar power still tiny but growing

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:49:49 GMT

Power generated by utility customers from their own solar photovoltaic systems is still a tiny fraction of Sunshine State's electric needs but it's growing fast.

Crist signs bill giving energy rebates

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:13:51 GMT

Florida will begin offering rebates on energy-efficient appliances in an environmentally friendly attempt to boost sales under a bill signed into law Monday.

Fla. Senate passes clean energy bill

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:47:19 GMT

An energy bill that’s a priority for Gov. Charlie Crist was approved by the Senate, but may still have a difficult time getting through the House.

UCF's engery-saving initiatives

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:15:59 GMT

The University of Central Florida uses more than a $1 million in power each month. So they look for ways to save, just like regular homeowners. The school’s Director of Sustainability and Energy Management says while some initiatives are free, other energy conservation strategies might require a large down payment for long-term savings.

How does a $9 power bill grab ya?

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:21:31 GMT

We can all relate to saving money on bills, but this story takes the cake. A DeLand woman is showing off her $9 electric bill. She is saving green by going green.

FPL announces plans for gas pipeline

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:42:47 GMT

Florida's largest utility is planning a 300-mile natural gas pipeline.