ENERGY

Buffett's MidAmerican may buy FPL wind power assets in Iowa

Warren Buffett's MidAmerican Energy Co. may make a deal with Florida Power & Light for wind power farms in Iowa.

LEGISLATURE

Florida's plan for renewables was a lot of wasted energy

A year of work by environmentalists and green companies to create a renewable-energy standard for Florida ultimately produced nothing.

CONSUMER INCENTIVES

State to offer energy rebates

Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill giving rebates for energy-saving appliances.

ENERGY

Power lines being hardened for storms

Florida Power & Light plans to spend $85 million this year hardening electrical lines for critical infrastructure.

TURKEY POINT

Steam leak delays restart of Turkey Point nuclear reactor

The restart of a Turkey Point nuclear reactor that had been shut for three weeks has been pushed back again, FPL said.

NUCLEAR POWER

Turkey Point expansion hinges on water for new reactors

Water concerns could be the key to the lengthy licensing process that is just starting for two new nuclear reactors at Turkey Point.

ENERGY

'Green' push could help save power at home

Business executives and the mayor of Miami announced an energy initiative with 'smart meters' to save money by lowering power usage.

TURKEY POINT

Faulty control rod shuts down Turkey Point

A control rod stuck in the core of a Turkey Point nuclear reactor stopped the plant from coming online.

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FPL reactor proposal advances

New nuclear reactors may still be a decade away, but FPL customers could start paying for them next year.

Utility execs: Global warming fix not that pricey

Eight utility executives criticized their own trade group for making exaggerated claims about the costs associated with a global warming bill.