Florida's Green Pages
Here is an interesting approach to GREEN advertising - a GREEN Pages. For those in Florida looking for businesses that are involved in the GREEN movement ... check this out. Listed are
Via: Florida's Green Pages Link
November 04, 2008
September 27, 2008
July 07, 2008
Florida Solar Photovoltaic Capacity Planned
Florida Power & Light announces new projects that will add to its solar power generating capacity. 110 MegaWatts of solar power will be built at the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, the Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center, and the Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center. ...
... "Together, the three sites will prevent the release of nearly 3.5 million tons of greenhouses gases over the life of the projects, which is the equivalent of removing 25,000 cars from the road per year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, photovoltaic solar systems, which convert sunlight directly to electricity, consume no fuel, use no water, and produce no waste. Solar thermal systems, which use the power of the sun to produce electricity from steam, use no fossil fuel, no additional cooling water and produce zero greenhouse gas emissions. The 110 megawatts of photovoltaic solar and solar thermal power announced by FPL today is in addition to 250 megawatts of solar thermal power announced by FPL Energy on March 26. Together, the projects will dramatically extend FPL Group's lead as the world's No. 1 producer of solar energy. FPL Group is also the nation's No. 1 producer of wind power. " ...Via Florida Power & Light: New solar energy generation capacity
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June 27, 2008
FPL to Build New Solar Facilities
Florida is called the sunshine state and utility Florida Power and Light is making good use of the sunshine ... 
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June 25, 2008 - Miami, Florida "... today announced new solar energy projects that include the world’s largest photovoltaic solar plant and first “hybrid” energy center, coupling solar thermal technology with an existing combined-cycle generation unit."
“Pending regulatory approval, ... 110 megawatts of solar power ... making Florida No. 2 in the nation for solar energy... ,”
Including previously announced projects ... these are:
"... DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center. ...in DeSoto County, Fla., ... will provide 25 megawatts of photovoltaic solar capacity, making it the world’s largest photovoltaic solar facility."
"... Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center. ... at FPL’s existing Martin Plant site, ... will provide up to 75 megawatts of solar thermal capacity in an innovative “hybrid” design that will connect to an existing combined-cycle power plant ... "
" ... Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center. ... will provide 10 megawatts of photovoltaic solar capacity in an innovative public-private partnership.
May 21, 2008
Alternative Energy Education Programs Focus on Solar Technologies
Alternative energy technologies training programs will be offered in Florida. The training courses will be offered to students this year, starting this summer. ...
... "Addressing these needs and concerns, the Alternative Energy Banner Center will offer two core programs in photovoltaic (solar electricity) and solar thermal (solar hot water and pool heating) technologies. Both programs will be designed for students at any level, regardless of previous skill level. The results from the initial program offerings will be analyzed and used as feedback to update and finalize the curriculum. After the first year, the plan will be expanded and offered throughout Florida at other community colleges and technical centers. " ...Via The University of Central Florida: Alternative Energy Training Program
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February 13, 2008
Bio-Diesel Flight Around the World
Green Fuel for airplanes!
Green Flight International has made history buy having "... completed the world's first Jet aircraft flight powered by 100% biofuel ..."
They are planning an around the world approx. 22,000 nautical mile flight to further demonstrate their capabilities. The date has not yet been set but he flight will "... set an example to the International community that it is possible to implement Alternative energy into mainstream transportation sources."
Green Flight International is based in Apopka, Florida.
Via: Green Flight International Link
December 17, 2007
Florida Green Building Achieves LEED Silver
The Florida Solar Energy Center manages pilot program for green building and supports the achievement of LEED Silver certification for Florida residence. ...
... "The Florida Solar Energy Center completed several inspections and performance tests on John and Pamela Parés new home, which features solar water heating, high-efficiency windows and doors and many other environmentally friendly features. " ...
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September 12, 2007
GM E85 Days of Summer Tour
See General Motors' E85 ethanol-capable promotional tour in the Miami area. ...
... "Miami is one of seven stops on the E85 Days of Summer tour that runs through the end of this month. The Miami stop will coincide with the opening of South Florida’s first public E85 ethanol pump located at U-Gas, 210 Northwest 79th Avenue, in Miami. CleanFUEL Distribution will be the provider of E85 ethanol for the new pump. To celebrate the opening, GM and U-Gas will sell E85 ethanol for 85 cents per gallon from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14. E85 ethanol regularly sells for about $2.55 a gallon. Additionally, the first 75 customers driving a GM FlexFuel E85-capable vehicle will receive a $20 U-Gas refueling card. Drivers of FlexFuel vehicles also will have the opportunity to have a yellow gas cap installed on their vehicle at no charge as a reminder that their vehicles are E85 capable. Stickers inside the fuel door and owner’s manuals also identify whether a vehicle has flex-fuel capability. Experts from GM and CleanFUEL Distribution will be on hand at the pump promotion to answer questions. " ...Via General Motors: Days of Summer Tour
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July 07, 2007
Flexcar - The US' First Car Sharing Company
Here is another option to owning a car that you really do not need to use every day. "Flexcar ... [has] ... low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles ... conveniently parked near homes and workplaces. Members use them when they need them, paying just a simple hourly rate ... It’s far less expensive than owning and operating a car, and much more convenient than renting. ..." Flexcar locations .... Link 
"Since 2000, more than 30,000 individuals and more than 400 businesses have become members. Study after study has shown ..." "Applying this data ... it is easy to see ... the impact of the Flexcar program is.
Via: Flexcar.com Link
June 04, 2007
Biomass Power Plant Considered in Florida
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is considering biomass as its fuel for a new power plant. GRU is a leader in energy efficiency in its customer base. GRU has set a goal of over 10 percent reduction in retail electric sales by 2015. ...
... "According to GRU, biomass now costs about $3.50 per million British thermal units, a measure of heat that is used as a way of comparing the price of equivalent amounts of a fuel. " ...
Via The Gainesville Sun: Power Plant Plans