Jump-Start Florida’s Economy and Stop the Threat of Risky Offshore Drilling
March 22nd and 23rd 2010 – Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee – This session, the Florida Legislature will decide Florida’s energy future. Will our elected officials choose to unleash innovation and investment in a clean energy economy in our state, or will they fail to act?
Renewable energy in Florida is poised to expand the state’s economic base, benefit electricity customers, and create good jobs while reducing global warming pollution. Last year, the Florida Public Service Commission delivered a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) rule to the Legislature for ratification that adopted Governor Crist’s goal of 20% renewable energy by 2020 – 29 states have already enacted a RPS to capture economic and environmental benefit of renewable resources for their residents. Yet, the Florida Legislature – specifically the House of Representatives failed to act last year.
This year, it’s more critical than ever to expand our economic base by putting Florida squarely on the path to a clean energy economy. Please join us in Tallahassee March 22nd and 23rd for a Lobby Day to deliver a message to our state legislative leaders that it’s time to act to promote a sustainable energy future.
Monday, March 22nd
6:00 pm – Meet and Greet Reception with special guests (details TBD)
Tuesday, March 23rd
8:00 am – Breakfast provided at The Tennyson (Room – TBD)
8:30 am – 9:30 am – Lobbying 101 Training (Tennyson Meeting Room)
9:30 am on – *Lobbying on the Hill (Lunch on your own)
Wednesday, March 24th
The House Energy and Utilities Policy Committee typically meets on Wednesdays; however the schedules have not yet been released. As soon as the committee times are known we will let you know of the opportunity to attend.
*Once we’re on the Hill visiting lawmakers, we will not reconvene as a group and departure times will depend on your individual appointments with legislators. You should plan for lunch on your own in The Capitol Cafeteria or one of the nearby downtown restaurants.
Monday, March 29th
Lobby Day Debriefing Conference Call – time TBD
Veteran,I'm sorry I missed your post earlier. I visited your site and it is a nice one. I will include it in my "blogs I follow!"Thanks!
Hi Mary Lou,I'm not sure what you mean by donations. Can you give me a little more detail?
Where do the donations go?
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I made a post of this over at SOS! as well and hopefully I will be able to make it with a volunteer or three. Thanks for the info!