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TALLAHASSEE – Lt. Governor Toni Jennings today
joined Department of Environmental Protection Secretary
Colleen M. Castille, the Florida Retail Federation and
executives of the Home Depot at the Home Depot in
Tallahassee to promote energy efficient products during
this year’s sales tax holiday. Designated as Energy
Efficient Week, the holiday suspends the sales tax for
ENERGY STAR™ products and appliances.
“Energy Efficient Week encourages consumers to invest
in energy efficient products at a great savings,” said
Lt. Governor Jennings. “By encouraging investment
through grant programs and incentives, Florida is
supporting market-based development of energy efficient
products and reliable and cost-effective energy
alternatives.”
Part of the 2006 Florida Energy Act, Energy Efficient
Week encourages Floridians to invest in energy efficient
products by providing relief from sales tax for approved
products and appliances for up to $1,500. Qualifying
energy efficient products include a dishwasher, clothes
washer, air conditioner, ceiling fan, incandescent or
fluorescent light bulb, dehumidifier, programmable
thermostat, or refrigerator that meets all requirements
of the ENERGY STAR program.
“Retailers recognize the economic and environmental
benefits of increasing the number of households using
appliances that are more environmentally efficient,”
said Bill Herrle, Vice President of governmental affairs
for the Florida Retail Federation. “That’s why consumers
can expect to see retailers offering additional savings
and promotions on Energy Star products during the
holiday.”
Spearheaded by Governor Bush and Lt. Governor
Jennings, the 2006 Florida Energy Act takes the first
comprehensive step toward ensuring a diverse, reliable
and secure energy future by reducing regulatory barriers
to expedite electric generation capacity and providing
rebates, grants and tax incentives to drive the
development of alternative fuel technologies. The four
year, $100 million plan will diversify the state’s fuel
supply, reduce Florida’s dependence on imported oil,
spur economic growth and promote energy conservation and
efficiency.
“Florida’s growing economy and quality of life depend
on a diverse, secure and reliable supply of energy,”
said Secretary Castille. “The 2006 Florida Energy Act
includes incentives for conservation and efficiency, and
promotes the development of alternative technologies
through grant programs and targeted investments to
reduce our dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels.”
For more information on the 2006 Florida Energy Act,
visit
www.FloridaEnergy.org.
To view the Governor’s proclamation for Energy
Efficient Week, visit
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/news/2006/proc/energy_efficient.pdf.
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2010 State of Florida