Florida
News
Will lawmakers tackle renewable energy during the special session?, Sun Sentinel, July 20, 2010
Clean Energy Congress Adjourns, Enviros Vow to Keep Pushing, News Service of Florida, June 30, 2010
New group formed to push renewable energy legislation in Florida, Sun Sentinel, June 22, 2010
Drilling session may revive renewable mandate, Daily Record, May 12, 2010
Energy reform bill approved, but limited, Herald Tribune, April 28, 2010
Renewable Energy Standard Flickers, The Jacksonville Observer, April 15, 2010
Florida Senate Hopes for House Action on Renewable Energy, The Jacksonville Observer, February 9, 2010
Available sources of renewable energy go largely untapped, The Miami Herald, November 28, 2009
North America's Largest Photovoltaic Solar Plant Set to Open, The Ledger, October 18, 2009
Reports Relevant to Florida
New Markets and Opportunities for Agriculture in Colorado, Florida, Kansas, and North Carolina: An Economic Analysis of a Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard, The University of Tennessee, October 2009
This study, released by the Bipartisan Policy Center, finds that a 25% by 2025 RES, that increases in gross receipts for agricultural operations range from $9,419 per farm in Florida, $11,283 per farm in Colorado, $16,028 per farm in North Carolina, and $43,229 per farm in Kansas.
A few statistics about renewable energy in Florida and an oppurtunity to get involved.
The Southeastern US Can Benefit from a National RES
A report planning the way in which the Southeastern US could be positively effected by a national RES and the ways that the Southeast could build a strong renewable industry.
Florida's Road to Energy Independence
A report highlighting the job growth in Florida that would result from renewable energy manufacturing.
A fact sheet on the benefits of a federal RES to Florida.
Yes We Can: Southern Solutions for a National Renewable Energy Standard
An extensive report about the ample renewable resources in the south-eastern US, including details about how the region could comply with a strong federal RES.
Renewable Energy for America: Florida
A comprehensive renewable energy profile, explanation of current energy projects, and map of renewable resources of the state of Florida.
Wood to Energy: Community Economic Profile
An article about the biomass potential in several counties in Florida, taking into account wood supplies, traveling time to the center of the county, and the economic impact of the operation.
Florida Biomass & Bioenergy Overview
A brief report from the SunGrant Initiative on bioenergy in Florida.
Offshore Wind and Ocean Energy Testing Allowed Off Five States' Coasts
A report on the five areas that have been designated for testing for various renewable energy sources.
Florida Energy Bill to Boost Efficiency and Renewable Energy
A report on the unique Florida Energy Bill.
Four governors Promote Clean Energy Initiative, Release Report
An article on the Securing a Clean Energy Future Initiative established by the governors of Minnesota, Florida, Kansas, and Montana and calling for increased production of renewables, as well as energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and more low emissions vehicles.
A map showing the green companies in Florida and an explanation of each company.
Renewable Energy in Your State
State Policies for Renewable Energy
A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in Florida.
State Activities & Partnership
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page
A summary of the wind power capacity in Florida and a listing of the current wind projects.
A DOE summary of biomass resources in Florida (select your state).
Hydropower projects and potential in Florida, from the Idaho National Lab.
Facts and Figures from DOE
