The City Has Responded; Questions Still Remain
Our recent report on the wealth of the City of Tallahassee electric utility published on January 19, 2011 generated a response from…
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Comparison Indicates City of Tallahassee Electric Utility is Wealthiest of Group
The recent debate on the fate of the $8 million electric utility surplus for 2010 has morphed into a discussion about the…
Commissioners Had Little Notice of $8 Million Surplus
A public records request by Tallahassee Reports indicates that Tallahassee City Commissioners did not have much time to consider options with respect…
Elected Leaders Address $8 Million Electric Utility Surplus
Tallahassee Reports has reached out to a number of elected leaders over the last couple of days to get their reaction to…
OPINION: Smart Meter Approach Raises Interesting Questions
As we enter the smart meter and time-of-use rates (TOU) era here in Tallahassee, and in fact, throughout the United States, the…
The Budget Shortfall – Revenue Options
The recent revelation that the City of Tallahassee has a budget shortfall of approximately $7 million for the upcoming fiscal year has…
The Delivery of Alternative Energy – The Next Great Debate
The pursuit of alternative energy as a source for our power needs has clearly become an important public policy issue. Despite the contentious global warming debate, most…
The Carbon Footprint Numbers
With all the talk about carbon footprint, and with the City of Tallahassee moving aggressively toward reducing our already low carbon footprint through…
Smart Meter, Dumb Idea?
From the Wall Street Journal: Not everyone thinks smart meters are such a smart use of money. Utilities are spending billions of…
City Officials Knew Conservation Programs Would Increase Electric Rates
The City of Tallahassee recently ignored a cost effectiveness analysis which indicated that all 191 proposed measures to save electricity through conservation would increase…
What is the Financial Impact of Smart Meters?
In government, and in business, often times the decision to move forward with spending and investing large sums of money is based on a…
Commissioner Katz Addresses Tallahassee Charter Review Committee
The Tallahassee Charter Review Committee (CRC) held its sixth meeting today at City Hall with presentations made by City Commissioner Allan Katz and…