JEA’s Plan and Fossil Fuel Dependence
May 15, 2023
Jacksonville Electric Authority JEA recently developed an Electrical Integrated Resource Plan EIRP to delineate how it will produce and deliver electricity over a 10 15
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Jacksonville Electric Authority JEA recently developed an Electrical Integrated Resource Plan EIRP to delineate how it will produce and deliver electricity over a 10 15
While many other utilities are rapidly transitioning to clean, renewable energy sources, JEA is almost fully reliant on highly-polluting fossil fuels for energy generation. JEA
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While many other utilities are rapidly transitioning to clean, renewable energy sources, JEA is almost fully reliant on highly-polluting fossil fuels for energy generation. JEA needs to begin a brisk and substantial transition to...
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