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Welcome! Congressional District Leader in Florida CD 1

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Are you interested in becoming an organizer in your area?
Yes
Tell us about your experience with alternative energy:
I love my 2005 Hybrid Ford Car 4x4 I just wish there were more around. I live in a somewhat rural area and I like to show that they do exist. It is hard to find a 4x4 Hybrid in this area. I think if they would at Ford at least make them avilable it would help greatly.
What excites you about this campaign?
To get off of Foreign oil.
What do you want to do to help?
Get as many people aware of the plan as possible.

DSIRE information on Florida incentives that promote renewable energy efficiency


DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Choose one or both databases to search:


Taxpayer Services
Florida Department of Revenue
1379 Blountstown Hwy.
Tallahassee, FL 32304-2716
Phone: (800) 352-3671
Phone 2: (850) 488-6800
Web site: http://www.myflorida.com/dor


Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit

Incentive Type: Corporate Tax Credit
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, CHP/Cogeneration, Hydrogen, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal
Applicable Sectors: Commercial
Amount: $0.01/kWh for electricity produced from 1/1/2007 through 6/30/2010
Maximum Incentive: No maximum specified for individual projects; Maximum of $5 million per state fiscal year for all credits under this program
Carryover Provisions: Unused credit may be carried forward for up to 5 years
Website: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/
energy/energyact/incentives.htm
Authority 1: SB 888
Date Enacted: 6/19/2006
Effective Date: 1/1/2007 - 6/30/2010 (PTC provision)
Authority 2: HB 7135
Date Enacted: 6/25/2008
Effective Date: 7/1/2008

Brandon Jordan's Blog

Learn about Wind Energy

Posted on February 28, 2010 at 3:30pm

FPL Next Generation Solar Energy Centers

FPL is constructing three solar energy projects, at diverse locations throughout the state. Together, FPL’s Next Generation Solar Energy Centers will provide customers with renewable energy that will substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease fossil-fuel usage.

Over the life of the centers, the solar energy produced will prevent the emission of more than 3.5 million tons of greenhouse gases, which according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is equivalent to…

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Posted on February 28, 2010 at 3:29pm

Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center



Project facts

  • Construction began in June 2009, with completion by early 2010
  • Innovative public-private partnership with NASA that will leverage engineering, design and operating expertise
  • Annual estimated generation will be about 16,000 megawatt hours or enough power to serve about 1,100 homes
  • Located at Kennedy Space Center

Project benefits

  • The project will provide around 100…
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Posted on February 28, 2010 at 3:18pm

Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center















Project Facts

  • Construction commenced December 2, 2008, with completion scheduled for the end of 2010
  • The first hybrid solar facility in the world to connect to an existing combined-cycle power plant
  • At 75 megawatts, the Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center is the largest solar thermal plant outside of California
  • Annual estimated generation will be about 155,000 megawatt hours…
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Posted on February 28, 2010 at 3:00pm

Congress Probes "Fracking," a Natural-Gas Drilling Technique

An upcoming congressional investigation of hydraulic fracturing — a controversial high-pressure drilling process that’s significantly boosted North American natural-gas production — has been advertised as a mere…

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Posted on February 28, 2010 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

Cape Canaveral Next Generation Clean Energy Center & Riviera Beach & West County Next Generation Clean Energy Center

Overview:

FPL has received state approval to modernize the Cape Canaveral plant located in Brevard County, Florida. The modernization is scheduled to begin in 2010. FPL plans to remove the 1960s era units and replace them with a new, state-of-the-art high-technology plant that will begin serving customers again in 2013 when it will return to service as a Next Generation Clean Energy Center. The plant site is located on 42 acres of flat, sandy area…

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Posted on February 28, 2010 at 2:00pm

Florida Power and Lights in Desoto County FL

Posted on February 28, 2010 at 10:27am

Florida Solar Energy Industry Assocation a non-profit takes a step back

By Zac Anderson



Published: Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 1:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, October 2, 2009 at 10:11 p.m.

Oil and solar power may seem like strange bedfellows, but this week the Florida Solar Energy Industry Association -- a group that represents more than 100 solar companies statewide -- announced support for oil drilling within 10 miles of Florida's coast so long as oil tax money is used to subsidize solar… Continue

Posted on October 18, 2009 at 1:00pm

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At 12:11pm on January 20, 2010, htomfields said…
Thought you might be interested in the Idaho National Laboratory facebook site. We do a lot of energy research including wind, nuclear, solar, natural gas, etc. http://www.facebook.com/idahonationallaboratory
At 7:47pm on March 26, 2009, Faye said…
It went wonderful! We made a lot of noise and we definately dominated the halls of the capital. Many successful meetings. Lets just hope these politicians realize what they are missing if they dont consider it! THank you for asking!!

www.FAREnergy.org

Faye
At 11:05am on February 25, 2009, Brandon Jordan said…
Thanks for the comment Jack and if you ever find yourself building this way in Northwest Florida let me know I might be able to help.
 
 
 

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