Due to growing electricity costs, many homeowners are choosing solar energy that will not only help them save a significant amount of money in the long run but also boost the value of the house. However, many people don’t know whether solar panels will help them save money. They are also unaware of the overall cost of solar panels. When you cut down the energy, you can … [Read more...] about Can Solar Panels Help You Save Money?
Utilities, Energy
Public Utilities’ Consumer Confidence Report now available
SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Public Utilities' Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for 2021 is now available online. The report, which details the high quality of Sarasota County's drinking water, includes a summary for the county's customers, gives information about where the county's water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to the standards set … [Read more...] about Public Utilities’ Consumer Confidence Report now available
Successfully Living With Hard Water In Tampa Bay
Hard water tastes better than soft water and it’s also good for your health, according to multiple studies. Tampa Bay is well-known for having hard water which typically falls between 140 to 300 parts per million. As a Tampa Bay local, it’s great that you get to benefit from the hardiness of the local water, but you’re also likely to experience problems in and … [Read more...] about Successfully Living With Hard Water In Tampa Bay
A Solar Win For All Of Florida
VENICE, FL (May 4, 2022) – On Wednesday, April 27, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sided with Florida homeowners and small businesses by vetoing House Bill 741, the legislation that would have negatively impacted the fast-growing solar industry in the Sunshine State. Longtime partners, Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) are excited … [Read more...] about A Solar Win For All Of Florida
Sarasota County awarded EPA loan for water quality improvements
SARASOTA COUNTY - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Sarasota County a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan, which will be used to help finance upgrades to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility (BRWRF). The approximately $105 million WIFIA loan will fund about half of the enhancements to the BRWRF including … [Read more...] about Sarasota County awarded EPA loan for water quality improvements