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A pivotal piece of Orange County history could put a free shine on someone’s future. That’s the deal of the “Great Solar Giveaway 2024” event. Some 5,808 partly used solar panels belonging to the county, each 2.6 feet by 5.2 feet, 33 pounds and rated at 175 watts, are to be handed out from February 26 through March 31 at no charge to residents, businesses and whoever else wants them. Anybody ...

The Energy Equity Summit by Sierra Club and other energy environmentalists will probe disparity in energy bills for households and the transition from fossil fuels to clean sources of electricity.

After two previous work sessions, Orange County Commission heard a proposed framework for a new tree preservation ordinance.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will host an ‘open house’ Monday evening at Windermere High to stump for a sales-tax increase.

SHARE ORLANDO, Fla. — Earth Day may have been April 22, but Orlando-area activists used this weekend to promote saving the planet. What You Need To Know The 16th annual Earth Day event was held at Lake Eola Park in Orlando  Dozens of vendors and several sponsors promoted sustainability An Orange County official touted a power plants transition to natural gas The 16th annual Earth Day event was held Sunday at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, with dozens of vendors and a number of sponsors ...