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The Department is proposing rule development to develop the proposed rule chapter 62-16, to implement the Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency Act and to implement the provisions of the corporate tax incentives provided for renewable energy technologies pursuant to Section 220.192, F.S. |
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On May 5, 2006, the Florida Legislature enacted a comprehensive energy bill, Senate Bill 888. The sweeping legislation establishes the nine-member Florida Energy Commission, provides matching grants to stimulate economic development, designates Energy Efficient Week with a sales tax holiday on energy-efficient appliances and other products, and establishes the Renewable Energy Technologies Grants program to encourage the purchase of photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. |
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Why Use a Solar Water Heater?Solar water heaters provide you with several benefits over conventional water heaters. You will reduce your hot water heating costs. You will also be directly reducing greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, CO2, released into the atmosphere), thereby contributing to a healthier environment.The energy you can expect to save by switching to a solar water heater depends on several factors such as the size of the collectors and storage tank, appliance efficiency, amount of sunlight in your region and, very importantly, the amount of water you use. A typical solar hot water system will reduce annual energy costs by 40 to 50 percent. You can expect that a solar water heater will provide you with 1500 to 3000 kWh of energy per year, depending on your hot water usage and regional climate. |
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