﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:38:13 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Florida TaxWatch - Energy &amp; Environment</title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org:443/Research/Blog/rss/category/34888/energy-environment</link><atom:link href="https://floridataxwatch.org:443/Research/Blog/rss/category/34888/energy-environment" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications FL TaxWatch]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tourism in Central Florida: Why Tourist Development Tax Revenue Should Not Be Diverted]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/tourism-in-central-florida-why-tourist-development-tax-revenue-should-not-be-diverted</link><description><![CDATA[    
     

 
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 Each year, more than one hundred million visitors come to Florida to enjoy its beaches, warm temperatures, and its numerous parks, thrills, and attractions. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/tourism-in-central-florida-why-tourist-development-tax-revenue-should-not-be-diverted</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19504]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications FL TaxWatch]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Clearwater’s Plan to Establish Its Own Municipal Electric Utility Puts Taxpayers at Risk]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/clearwaters-plan-to-establish-its-own-municipal-electric-utility-puts-taxpayers-at-risk</link><description><![CDATA[   
      

 
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 The City of Clearwater is considering acquiring Duke Energy Florida’s electric distribution assets to establish a municipal electric utility (MEU), citing ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/clearwaters-plan-to-establish-its-own-municipal-electric-utility-puts-taxpayers-at-risk</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19495]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications FL TaxWatch]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Could Florida Experience a Significant Water Shortage?]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/could-florida-experience-a-significant-water-shortage</link><description><![CDATA[    
      

 
  Florida’s Water Future: A 2025 Review of Funding Strategies and Policy Needs  updates last year’s analysis of statewide water supply risks and financing. New EDR projections show ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/could-florida-experience-a-significant-water-shortage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19481]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications FL TaxWatch]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The Potential Impacts of New Tariffs on Florida’s Economy]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/the-potential-impacts-of-new-tariffs-on-floridas-economy</link><description><![CDATA[      

 
 On April 2nd, 2025, a universal 10 percent tariff on all countries was announced by the federal government, with a few countries facing additional reciprocal tariffs of up to 50 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/the-potential-impacts-of-new-tariffs-on-floridas-economy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19468]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications FL TaxWatch]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The Voter Guide for the City of North Port’s May 13, 2025 Referendum]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/the-florida-taxpayers-voter-guide-for-the-city-of-north-ports-may-13-2025-referendum</link><description><![CDATA[      

 
 The City of North Port, Florida's second fastest growing city in the United States, faces significant challenges from rapid urbanization, population growth, and ongoing recovery from ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/the-florida-taxpayers-voter-guide-for-the-city-of-north-ports-may-13-2025-referendum</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19452]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications FL TaxWatch]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Teaching Every Child to Swim Saves Thousands of Lives from Needless Drownings and Taxpayers Millions]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/every-child-a-swimmer-2025</link><description><![CDATA[      

 
 Drowning remains a leading cause of death for children in the United States, with Florida consistently ranking among the highest for child drowning fatalities. This Florida TaxWatch ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/every-child-a-swimmer-2025</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19437]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications FL TaxWatch]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Florida’s Water Supply: Could Florida Experience a Significant Water Supply Shortage by 2025?]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/florida-water-supply-shortage-2025</link><description><![CDATA[    This commentary paints a concerning picture of the Sunshine State's water future. Despite being known for its abundant water resources, Florida could face a significant water supply shortage as ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/florida-water-supply-shortage-2025</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19409]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Kantelis]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2024 Florida Legislative Session Wrap-Up]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/2024-florida-legislative-session-wrap-up</link><description><![CDATA[    The 2024 Florida Legislative Session Wrap-Up provides a comprehensive overview of the key bills and budget issues addressed during the session. Lawmakers passed a $117.5 billion budget, which ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/2024-florida-legislative-session-wrap-up</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19382]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joy Gray]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Septic-to-Sewer: Protecting Florida’s Ground and Surface Water]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/septic-to-sewer-protecting-floridas-ground-and-surface-water</link><description><![CDATA[   

 From the early days on the edge of the Tigris and Euphrates River to now, water has long been a staple of civilization. As discussed in the Florida TaxWatch report “We Can’t Wait on Water” ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/septic-to-sewer-protecting-floridas-ground-and-surface-water</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19332]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joy Gray]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Jacksonville’s Approach to Reducing Flooding and Stormwater Runoff Using Green Infrastructure]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/jacksonvilles-approach-to-reducing-flooding-and-stormwater-runoff-using-green-infrastructure</link><description><![CDATA[ 
      
 

 
 Over the last several years, Florida has continued to experience more frequent and more intense storms that leave communities flooded and man-made systems overwhelmed by the heavy ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Blog/jacksonvilles-approach-to-reducing-flooding-and-stormwater-runoff-using-green-infrastructure</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19326]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>