Klein Announces $50 Million Investment in Florida's Energy Efficiency
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) today announced that the state of Florida will receive $50.4 million in funding from the Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to advance energy efficiency efforts and encourage the production, availability and use of renewable energy and alternative fuels. This investment will allow Florida to create loan and grant programs for local businesses that will promote the development and commercialization of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
“This is a critical investment in Florida’s clean energy economy,” Klein said. “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was designed to create jobs in our community, and today’s investment in local businesses and entrepreneurs working to develop and commercialize clean energy technologies will do just that. As we move towards a national energy solution in the U.S. House over the next few days, this investment will ensure that Florida continues to lead the nation in cutting-edge alternative energy technologies. Investing in clean, affordable renewable energy is critical in order to create jobs and revive Florida’s economy.” To Continue Reading Update on Florida Solar Rebate Program
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The Florida Legislature ended its 2009 Legislative Session on Friday, May 8. Even though the Florida Legislature failed to adopt a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), the Florida solar industry received welcome news when our state lawmakers took advantage of federal stimulus dollars to provide much needed funding for the solar rebate program as well as other energy programs that will benefit the solar industry.
Florida’s budget for the 2009–2010 FY was approved by the Florida Legislature on Friday, May 8, 2009. The budget will be sent to the Governor for final action. The Governor has line item veto authority on budget items. All funding provided for in the budget for renewable energy comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Absolutely no general revenue dollars were allocated. To Continue Reading
Helping your green house grow
By Diane C Lade
South Florida Sun Sentinel
The dog days of summer are right around the corner. But South Floridians can keep cool by tapping into a variety of grant, aid and homeowner rebate programs that will help them do everything from pay their electric bills to put in a new central air-conditioning unit.
Even more opportunities are available this season, with a new federal energy tax credit that is in effect this year and next. And a record amount of federal energy assistance dollars will be available to state residents within the next couple of months, as part of the President Obama's economic stimulus plan.
"This is unprecedented. All the money we are putting into energy this year is coming from the feds," said Jeremy Susac, executive director of the Florida Energy and Climate Commission. To Continue Reading
