Is history repeating itself??
I find it strange that within the last five to six years our American Automobile manufacturers have been pushing in essence a resurgence of muscle cars? Cadillac Escalade can now opt out with over 400 horsepower. Dodge brought back the Hemi. Ford brought back Shelby to our Mustang's and they even re-birthed the ultimate Ford Beast the GT-40. Even the foreign automobiles have jumped on the higher horsepower band wagon with Toyota and Nissan know putting out V-8's that consistently have put out more and more power.
The last time this happened didn't we have an oil crisis?
At a loss here.....
The last time this happened didn't we have an oil crisis?
At a loss here.....
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Permalink Reply by Roy R on -
Dear Solar Advocate,
Several associates of our organization and myself have recently attended Governor Crists Florida Summit on Global Climate Change and learned about a very effective renewable energy policy that we believe can make Florida a leader in clean renewable energy. In Europe this policy is called feed-in tariffs (FITs) and it has proven to be the world’s most effective renewable energy legislation. Here in North America it is being called Renewable Energy Payments (REPs).
REPs are incentives for individuals and businesses to become producers of renewable energy. They direct utility companies to provide access to the grid for anyone or any group producing renewable energy (RE), and to buy all the RE available at established prices per kilowatt hour for a set period of time, usually 15 to 20 years. The prices vary according to the type of technology, the size of the system, and its location. The increased costs to the utilities is paid for by adjustments to all their customers’ electricity bills. In Germany, this has meant an increase of around three dollars a month for average home owners—about the cost of a loaf of bread. A board is established that meets periodically to review the policy and adjust the rates for new contracts.
Adopting a REPs policy in Florida will encourage our energy entrepreneurship, expand our green energy marketplace, create jobs, and stimulate our economy—all this while significantly reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. We urge you to develop and pass legislation like this in our state. You can learn more by visiting www.AllianceForRenewableEnergy.org.
Please let me know what action you will take to bring REPs to Florida and make us a leader in the renewable energy revolution.
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Sincerely,
Roy Ratner
Atlas Solar Innovations
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