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TALLAHASSEE – “I thank Governor Bush for his leadership and vision
toward a secure energy future and applaud the Florida Legislature for their
hard work in passing Senate Bill 888. An adequate, reliable, diverse,
efficient and affordable energy supply, coupled with commitment to energy
conservation, is vital for maintaining Florida’s growing economy and quality
of life.
This legislation provides another step toward strengthening our national
security and economy, reducing our dependence on imported oil and spurring
investment in cleaner fuels and ‘next generation’ energy technology.”
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BACKGROUND
The Florida Legislature today passed Senate Bill 888, creating the
Florida Renewable Energy Technologies & Energy Efficiency Act and the
Florida Energy Commission.
The bill establishes the Renewable Energy Technologies Grants Program,
the Solar Energy System Incentives Program, and provides a sales tax holiday
for energy efficient products. In addition, the bill amends the Florida
Power Plant Siting Act to streamline permitting for new power plants and
promote the use and development of biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen and other
renewable fuels.
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2010 State of Florida