Florida Energy Commission - The Florida Senate and House created the FEC in 2006 to research
the best ways to secure Florida’s energy future. The FEC’s immediate focus is on renewable energy
sources, conservation and climate change but with a long-term goal to take a look at all aspects of the
many energy options available.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Energy Office - The Florida Energy
Office (FEO) is Florida’s primary center for energy policy. In addition to developing and implementing
Florida’s energy policy, FEO coordinates all federal energy programs delegated to the state.

Florida Department of Agriculture Farm-to-Fuel Initiative - In 2006, the Farm to Fuel
Initiative was created to enhance the market for and promote the production and distribution of renewable
energy from Florida-grown crops, agricultural wastes and residues, and other biomass and to enhance
to value of agriculture products or expand agribusiness in the State.

Energy Production

Florida Renewable Energy Producers Association - Florida Renewable Energy Producers
Association (FREPA) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to advocating on behalf of all current and
potential renewable energy producers with an interest in project development in Florida.

Energy Conservation

Energy Savings at Home - The Florida Public Service Commission provides tips on saving energy
in various areas of the home.

More Energy Saving Tips - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection provides ideas
for energy conservation.

Renewable Energy

A Comparison of Renewable Energy Options for Florida - A publication from University of
Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences comparing the renewable options for Florida,
including cost of production information.

Biomass Gas & Electric - BG&E is an energy company developing gas and electric plants utilizing
renewable and environmentally beneficial gasification processes. They have a contract with the City of
Tallahassee to provide biomass generated electricity, pipeline gas and hydrogen to the Florida State
University Research Labs.

Energy Integration Group - Energy Integration Group (EIG) is providing solutions to meet the
global demand for alternative energy resources. Currently developing a 40 MW concentrated solar
power (CSP) plant for the City of Tallahassee

City of Tallahassee’s Green for You - The City of Tallahassee’s Green for You renewable
energy program, offered by Sterling Planet,lets utility customers choose energy from Earth-friendly
sources and support development of solar energy in the Tallahassee region.

City of Tallahassee Hydroelectric Power Plant - Located southwest of Tallahassee, the C. H.
Corn Hydroelectric power generating plant is one of only two hydroelectric plants in the state of Florida.
This plant is operated by the City of Tallahassee Electric Utility Services.

Database for State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency - DSIRE is a comprehensive
source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and
energy efficiency featuring searchable databases.

EARTHsteps - EarthSTEPS is a local consulting company focused on the integration of energy efficient practices into the business world.

Florida Solar Energy Center - As the state of Florida’s energy research institute, FSEC conducts
research in Building Science, Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal, Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels, Fuel Cells
and other advanced energy technologies.


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