Financial Incentives for Renewable Energy
The State of Florida offers a number of financial incentives
to businesses, organizations and residents who are seeking to use renewable
energy technologies. To learn more about these programs, visit the following
links:
Directory of Biofuels Retailers in Florida
As interest in alternative fuels continues to grow, many
retail stations are beginning to offer biofuels, such as biodiesel and ethanol.
In order to help consumers find these alternative fuels, a list of biodiesel and
ethanol providers has been compiled:
Recycling Compact Fluorescent Lights
DEP has added a "NEW" highlight area on its
mercury web page about compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).
This site links to DEP's press release, the approved guidelines for
cleaning up a broken CFL and the peer reviewed paper on the modeling
of broken CFLs which supports the clean up guidance.
Clean Energy
Did you ever wonder what reducing carbon dioxide
(CO2) emissions by 1 million metric tons means in
everyday terms? The following equivalency calculator can help
you understand just that.
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
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“Through
targeted incentives like the
Renewable Energy Technologies Grant Program, Florida is
stimulating economic development in the renewable and alternative
energy fields,” said DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole. “By investing in
cutting-edge technologies, Florida is exploring strategies to ensure
a stronger economy as well as help prevent pollution and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.”
~Michael
W. Sole
DEP Secretary
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2010 State of Florida