FREA has been visiting elected officials to brainstorm about passing legislation to establish a Clean Energy Trust (i.e., a Public Benefit Fund) for Florida as a stable source of funds to enable the fight against global climate change.
Federal Solar Tax Credits Extended for 8 Years, US Poised to Become Largest Solar Market in the World
On October 3rd, the Congress passed, and the President signed, a bill extending the 30% Federal Tax Credit for solar and other renewable energy systems for eight years. It also eliminated the $2,000 cap on residential installations. To read more about the importance of this legislative development for the renewable energy industry and residential consumers, click here.
Now available on DVD: The 11th Hour
Click the video player above for a preview of The 11th Hour
Leonardo DiCaprio has produced a new environmental film that includes visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet’s ecosystems, as well as insight gathered from over 70 scientists, designers, historians and thinkers. For more information about The 11th Hour, as well as the social movement that this film is bringing about, please check out the 11th Hour Action community here. And check your local video store for a copy of the DVD.
Ocean Power Research at FAU
Center for Ocean Energy Technology slated for FAU
The Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton was recently selected to receive $5 million toward establishing a Florida Center of Excellence in Ocean Energy Technology. The Center will primarily be studying ways to harness the energy of the Gulf Stream for supplying Florida's ever-increasing demand for electricity with a clean, renewable source. It is to be located at Dania Beach and part of FAU's Department of Ocean Engineering.
Get involved! Join the discussion on Florida’s clean energy future in our renewable energy blog. Frank Leslie, renewable energy lecturer at the Florida Institute of Technology, will be joining us as a guest blogger.
