New bill would potentially make changes to renewable energy in Florida

In Florida, WMNF reported that a Tampa Senator sponsored a bill in a state Senate committee that would make changes to renewable energy in Florida. The bill faced opposition from Democratic senators and climate activists, according to the report. A portion of the bill would limit creation of offshore wind energy facilities and wind turbines. It’s sponsored by Tampa Republican Senator Jay Collins, the report added. The bill could also limit the amount of power local governments have to stop the development of fuel terminals in Florida. The bill passed 6 to 3 through the Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, according to the report.

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