佛羅里達州州長克里斯特(Charlie Crist)於30日宣布將再次舉行「全球氣候變遷--保護佛州高峰會」;該高峰會是由州長負責召集,而從2007年首此舉辦以來,州長表示佛州的綠色經濟已漸有起色。
「從佛州整體企業的表現可以看到佛州擁有許多珍貴的綠色資源,另外像是乙醇及太陽能等對環境無害的能源,都為佛州帶來了全新的遠景」,州長克里斯特(Crist)說道,「鼓勵企業的綠色模式營運,並在陽光之州打造一個健全的再生能源技術市場,不僅能穩固佛州未來的能源與經濟走向,另一方面也是為後代子孫保護自然資源。」
2008年高峰會將著重在如何刺激清淨科技的經濟發展,以及讓佛州企業界更加綠化的議題上;而根據2007年高峰會簽屬的行政命令,2008年的焦點應放在再生能源與替代能源工業的發展上。
州長克里斯特於2007年7月13日簽署了3項行政命令,包括減少佛州的溫室氣體釋放量、提升能源效率及排除太陽能與風力發電等再生能源的市場障礙。而此時州長希望藉由鼓勵企業投資,將重心由能源市場轉向燃料市場,促進燃料多樣化,以減緩對國外石油的仰賴程度,並減少溫室氣體釋放。
佛羅里達電力和照明集團(FPL Group)策畫了許多橫跨佛州的太陽能及風力發電投資案,其中包括一項投資額2400萬的300百萬瓦特太陽能發電廠。此外州長克里斯特於2007年到巴西參訪途中,與Renewable Fuels of Tallahassee LLC、Controlsud International Group簽訂一項達1億8300萬的合作計畫,要在塔拉哈西建造一套系統,欲將垃圾轉化為能源再利用。
2008年「全球氣候變遷--保護佛州高峰會」舉行時,企業領袖、政策制定者、學術人士、科學家及環保人士將齊聚一堂,屆時他們與企業界將有機會拓展佛州的再生能源與替代能源市場,並使企業界更加綠化。
Florida Governor Charlie Crist today announced the 2008 Serve to Preserve Florida Summit on Global Climate Change. This is the second such summit convened by the governor, who says that since last year's summit, Florida's "green" economy has grown.
"Florida's businesses continue to demonstrate that there is gold in green, and climate-friendly energy sources - like ethanol and solar energy - are bringing new prospects for our state," said Governor Crist.
"Encouraging companies to do business the green way as well as building a strong market in renewable energy technologies in the Sunshine State will strengthen our energy and economic future and protect our natural environment for generations to come," he said.
The 2008 summit will focus on stimulating economic development in clean technologies as well as greening Florida's business community.
Building on the policy framework of the executive orders signed at the 2007 summit, this year's summit focuses on developing Florida's renewable and alternative energy industries.
On July 13, 2007, Governor Crist signed three executive orders to reduce Florida's greenhouse gases emissions, increase energy efficiency, and remove market barriers for renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind energy.
By encouraging companies to invest, the governor intends to transform Florida's energy marketplace to enhance fuel diversity, lessen dependence on foreign sources of oil and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The FPL Group has a number of solar and wind energy projects across Florida, including a $2.4 billion investment in a 300 megawatt solar facility.
Also, during the governor's trade mission to Brazil last year, a $183 million agreement was signed between Renewable Fuels of Tallahassee LLC and Controlsud International Group to build a system that converts trash into energy in Tallahassee.
The 2008 Serve to Preserve Florida Summit on Global Climate Change will bring together industry leaders, policy makers, academics, scientists, environmentalists and the business community to explore opportunities for expanding Florida's renewable and alternative energy marketplace and greening the business community.
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