Fun Facts Floridas Renewable Portfolio Status

In the renewable energy community, the term "renewable portfolio standard" is one that is thrown around quite a bit. A renewable portfolio standard refers to the regulation that requires the increased production of energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind, and biomass.

The Sunshine State is a perfect place to implement an RPS, mostly due to the fact that we receive more sunshine than nearly every state in the US (hence the name "Sunshine State"). So where do we add up in the RPS race? Well, we've got A LOT of work to do

According to NRDC.org, "Florida is in the minority of states that have yet to pass a Renewable Portfolio Standard to encourage clean energy growth." This is insane! How is it that we're the perfect state to have residential and commercial solar, yet we're one of the only states with no RPS?

Here area few facts that help make the case for an effective RPS here in the Sunshine State:

1.) Florida has some of the highest rates of home electric prices in the country, due in part to the amount of air conditioning we consume.

2.) There are over 47,500 farms in Florida, meaning we could become a power-player in the biofuel market.

3.) Florida has 85% of the maximum solar energy potential of any place in the country, at 7.2 kilowatt-hours per day.

4.) Every year, Florida livestock emit 19,000 tons of methane that could be used to generate clean energy.

In summary, Florida's renewable portfolio standard is lacking. We at CETC are strategically placed in the capital city, and will continue to do our best to push for an RPS that makes sense for our state. Stop by our office any time to learn what we're doing to make renewable energy more affordable for your home or business.