﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:43:02 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/Full-Library/rss/category/38678/energyenvironment</link><atom:link href="https://floridataxwatch.org:443/Research/Full-Library/rss/category/38678/energyenvironment" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19495/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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19495/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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19481/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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19481/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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19468/The-Potential-Impacts-of-New-Tariffs-on-Florida’s-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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19468/The-Potential-Impacts-of-New-Tariffs-on-Florida’s-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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19452/The-Florida-Taxpayers-Voter-Guide-for-the-City-of-North-Port’s-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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19452/The-Florida-Taxpayers-Voter-Guide-for-the-City-of-North-Port’s-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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19437/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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19437/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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19409/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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19409/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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19382/2024-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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19382/2024-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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19332/Septic-to-Sewer-Protecting-Florida’s-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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19332/Septic-to-Sewer-Protecting-Florida’s-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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19326/Jacksonville’s-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/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19326/Jacksonville’s-Approach-to-Reducing-Flooding-and-Stormwater-Runoff-Using-Green-Infrastructure</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19326]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kayley Cox]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[POLICY STUDIES ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Be Prepared: Using Florida’s Natural Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change]]></title><link>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19282/POLICY-STUDIES-ENERGY-AND-ENVIRONMENT-Be-Prepared-Using-Florida’s-Natural-Infrastructure-to-Combat-Climate-Change</link><description><![CDATA[  Natural infrastructure refers to natural features of the environment that can reduce risk from flooding, storms or other extreme weather events. Examples of natural infrastructure include wetlands, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://floridataxwatch.org/Research/Full-Library/ArtMID/38678/ArticleID/19282/POLICY-STUDIES-ENERGY-AND-ENVIRONMENT-Be-Prepared-Using-Florida’s-Natural-Infrastructure-to-Combat-Climate-Change</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b4a903b4-7452-4de4-9cb4-11e346ef290f-19282]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>