A set of federally funded programs offers emergency assistance to low‑income residents and seniors struggling with rising energy costs — a concern heightened by the recent cold snap in Central Florida.

Dozens of energy developers, experts and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while stymying wind and solar.

Did the city of Oviedo send letters that showed up in residents’ mailboxes about switching to solar energy?

The base-rate proposal, filed at the Florida Public Service Commission, would lead to increases of $1.545 billion in 2026 and $927 million in 2027.

The latest inflation report shows prices were up in January, pushing the annual inflation rate to 3%. News 6 Anchor Lisa Bell spoke with CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger to dig deeper into the Consumer Price Index.

Most countries in fast-growing Southeast Asia are looking to develop nuclear energy in their quest for cleaner and more reliable energy.

For many, the restoration cannot come soon enough after days without electricity.

Many lost power in Central Florida as Hurricane Milton passed through the region this week.

Ahead of Milton’s landfall in the state, Duke Energy stated that it is already preparing around 10,000 responders — many from out of state — to help with recovery efforts.

Ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival, many people have gone out to purchase gas and fill their cars up.

Duke Energy Florida and consumer representatives Monday filed a proposed settlement that would increase base electric rates — but not as much as Duke originally sought.

State regulators have paused a case that could lead to Duke Energy Florida raising base electric rates, as the utility and consumer representatives try to nail down a settlement.

Gasoline prices rose by several cents on average nationwide over the last week.

Refinery troubles are driving the average price of gasoline up at the quickest pace in months, according to AAA data.

According to Duke Energy, a number of enhancements are anticipated to be part of the increased base rate.

This is the fifth week in a row that American drivers have seen prices drop.

The cost of oil has hovered above $90 a barrel since early September, keeping prices at the pump stubbornly higher.

Californians are now dealing with $6 per gallon of gasoline — the highest in the nation — while Florida saw prices fall over the last week.

Customers aren’t required to participate in green pricing programs. It’s voluntary, but available if that’s an option they want.

Average gasoline prices in Florida went up 10 cents a gallon during the past week, and an anticipated spring increase could be exacerbated by a surprise move by OPEC to cut production.

The past year saw major governments around the world green lighting ambitious renewable energy policies.

Scientists Tuesday are expected to announce a major advance in the long-running quest to harness fusion, the energy that powers the sun and stars.

For the first time, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida on Thursday topped the price before a gas-tax “holiday” began Oct. 1.

Seniors living in Central Florida may qualify to receive assistance with their energy bills, according to the Senior Resource Alliance.

Seventeen states that tie their vehicle emission standards to rules established in California must decide whether to follow that state’s strict new rules.

Time will tell if the trend will continue.

Doing laundry isn’t a chore that’s going to disappear anytime soon, and neither are the costs involved in doing it. But as Consumer Reports explains, a few simple, eco-friendly changes (and the right detergent) in the laundry room can help lower your energy bills.

Two Democratic lawmakers have filed proposals that would require Florida to generate all of its electricity through renewable energy by 2040.

Hurricane season is in full swing, and while it’s been fairly calm so far, years in recent past have been a different story.

Hot weather often goes hand in hand with higher energy bills. But it doesn’t have to be that way.