Florida energy

Environmental advocates are asking for a veto on one of the bills, but are breathing easier after another preemption bill was gutted.

A proposed task force would look at solar, renewable and sustainable energy, smart grid technology, energy storage, electric vehicles, and storm hardening for the electric system.

The greater Tampa Bay region has room for improvement across the board, according to a national organization's 2020 City Clean Energy Scorecard.

Florida is leading the way in new energy alternatives, but also lagging behind on some major efficiency standards.