Governor Crist
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With his election to Governor of Florida in 2007, Crist has taken great strides to bring the state to the forefront of Energy policy and Globalw Warming solutions. The release of executive orders ****, ***, and *** offered a very positive pathway for Floridians to take staunch action on Global Warming. |
Senators
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Bill Nelson http://billnelson.senate.gov/ Senator Bill Neslson is the only Southern Senator to vote favorably on the Energy Bill of 2007. Thank him with an e-mail! |
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Find your Representatives.
Florida offers many incentives for both residential and business based applications of energy effeciency, conservation and renewable technoligies.
Source: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/energy/incentives.htm
http://www.floridaenergycommission.gov/
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http://www.dep.state.fl.us/energy/ Pursuant to Section, 377.703, Florida Statutes, the
Florida Energy Office (FEO) is the state’s primary
center for energy policy under Governor Charlie Crist.
In addition to developing and implementing Florida’s
energy policy, FEO coordinates all federal energy
programs delegated to the state. The FEO also is home to
the Siting
Coordination program which
coordinates the interagency review and certification
(licensing) process under three "Siting
Acts", and provides assistance for one other.
Through the FEO, the State of Florida shapes “Florida’s Energy Future,â€
focusing on advanced clean energy sources, energy
conservation and efficiency. Florida is actively leading
the nation in projects that promote hydrogen power,
solar energy, bioenergy, biofuels, clean vehicles and energy conservation. ...more
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Florida's energy policy has included solar energy and renewable energy
initiatives since the 1970s. Florida is the only state that offeres a
solar contractor license, which covers solar thermal and PV. Florida's
Jacksonville utility (JEA) offers one of the best PV system incentive programs in the country.
Customers receive rebates of $4.00 per AC watt for qualified solar
energy systems. In addition, solar energy systems are not subject to
state sales tax in Florida.
