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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
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… Continue
Posted on October 18, 2009 at 11:00am —
Virtual March contact your elected officials today
President
• Barack Obama (D) Barack Obama
Senators
• Bill Nelson (D)Bill Nelson
• Mel Martinez (R)Mel Martinez
Representatives
• Jeff Miller (R-1)Jeff Miller
Governor
• Charlie Crist… Continue
Posted on April 1, 2009 at 8:30am —
State of Florida workers telecommuting program I am waiting to see how many take advantage of this great program and how its covered in the media
110.171 State employee telecommuting program.--
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) "Agency" means any official, officer, commission, board, authority, council, committee, or department of state government.
(b) "Department" means the Department of Management Services.… Continue
Posted on March 9, 2009 at 2:35pm —
163.04 Florida Statutes A deed restriction,covenant declaration or similar binding may not prohibit solar collectors,or other renewables
Florida Statutes
Title XI
COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Chapter 163
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS View Entire Chapter
163.04 Energy devices based on renewable resources.--
(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision of general or spec… Continue
Posted on March 9, 2009 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment
Here is an excerpt from an article by Lawrence Lindsey
Consider the case of operating standards. The chemical makeup of the gasoline on which we run our cars is selected by government working in concert with the oil industry and the automakers. It really makes sense for it to be that way. Imag… Continue
Posted on March 9, 2009 at 1:30pm —
About Florida
Along with increasing concerns over stronger hurricanes, Florida stands to lose the most if sea-level rise inundates the world's coasts. If the Greenland or West Antarctic ice sheets were to completely melt, sea-levels would rise by 20 feet or more.
By 2100, sea level along Florida’s c… Continue
Posted on February 27, 2009 at 8:57pm —
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
If the US had ratified Kyoto it would have joined 37 industrialized countries and the EU in an effort to reduce GHG emissions between 2008-2012. With the US sitting on the sideline, the rest of the world has forged ahead with an assortment of policy and incentive experiments with varyin… Continue
Posted on February 25, 2009 at 7:30pm —
Mackinnon overview of incentives for Cleantech
However, there are many trade-offs that are inherent to “shovel-ready” economic stimulus that do not make us greener, cleaner or more energy independent. Last week, NPR discussed the Green goals of the stimulus pac… Continue
Posted on February 25, 2009 at 7:25pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 9:28am on October 18, 2009,
Leslie G. said… - Brandon, my only guess is that some members were posting photos and videos that had nothing to do with the PP and were offensive, so all had to go. You can still post but on the PP video and photo sites. It was a surprise to me, It took me a day to realize that my photos and videos were missing,lol. Enjoy this beautiful weather we are having today.
- At 5:47pm 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 9:05am 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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