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Governer Charlie Crist & Clean Energy
"Clean" is the adjective of the moment, as in "clean air" and "clean energy." Legislators in Tallahassee have a chance to go clean and green. Will they do it?

St. Petersburg Times - St. Petersburg, Fla.
Author: ASJYLYN LODER
Date: Mar 1, 2009

In July 2007, Gov. Charlie Crist became an unlikely environmental hero when he defied the conservative wing of his party and became the first Southeastern governor to forge a plan to combat climate change. - Crist announced plans to slash greenhouse gas emissions and boost renewable energy. To make the plan a reality, he needed help from state regulators and lawmakers, who faced entrenched opposition from the state's business and industry leaders. Since the summit, a new energy policy has been hammered out behind the scenes. - This year, key pieces of that policy head to the Legislature. If approved, they will revolutionize Florida's energy industry. Intensive lobbying by both sides has already begun. - Overshadowing state efforts, newly minted President Obama has promised swift federal action on energy issues. Ultimately, what the Legislature decides this year may only be a prelude to a new national policy. What Florida decides this year could provide leverage and guidance to federal lawmakers looking for support from the South.

Solar Carports: A New Trend in Boat/RV-Storage Construction
Source Excerpts by Amy Campbell 10/23/2008

Storage carports are easy to construct and require little to no maintenance. Now self-storage owners can take this simple structure to a new level by integrating solar cells into the construction of new carport covers. The addition of solar power to a self-storage property will reduce energy costs and could lead to tax rebates. “It’s clean, free energy,” says Ron Phillips, director of training and sales for Solar Source in Largo, Fla. “It’s a tremendous resource that we don’t use enough of.”...