Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
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About Us
The FLA Energy Forum is a growing community of concerned citizens committed to two goals – achieving energy security for our country and holding our elected officials more accountable in shaping energy policies.
We understand Florida's unique energy challenges and are working to unite a diverse group of Floridians to better educate ourselves about energy issues and to support a balanced approach to increasing American supplies of energy. We support expanded conservation efforts, development of renewable energy sources and increased domestic exploration of traditional energy sources.
Florida Energy Quick Facts:
Florida currently has minor gas and oil reserves, and geologists believe that larger deposits of oil and gas may be found in the federally administered Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off Florida’s western coast.
More petroleum-fired electricity, in absolute terms, is generated in Florida than in any other State.
Natural gas, coal, nuclear and petroleum are primary electricity generators to meet state needs.
Researchers are also looking for ways to produce ethanol using citrus peel waste from Florida’s juice processing industry.
Florida’s per capita residential electricity demand is among the highest in the country, due in part to high air-conditioning use during hot summer months and the widespread use of electricity for home heating during winter months.
If you believe strongly that our elected officials must address the growing challenge of energy security through a non-partisan comprehensive, balanced approach, then the FLA Energy Forum is your community.
