Deadlines for Florida's SunSmart Program Approaching
Mar 03, 2010
The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) was created by the Florida Legislature in 1975 to serve as the state’s energy research institute. The FSEC strives to bring energy independence to the state of Florida by conducting research, testing and certifying solar systems and developing educational programs. One of the latest initiatives to be implemented by the FSEC is the SunSmart Schools and E-Shelters Program.
Florida's Governor Charlie Crist recently announced the award of $10 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) grants to the FSEC in Cocoa Beach for the SunSmart project. This award will provide opportunities for state agencies, local governments and businesses to deploy renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies, resulting in economic development and job growth in Florida’s clean technology sector. The deadline for applications is March 29, 2010.
The SunSmart program award, is a portion of the $126 million the state received in State Energy Program funding for energy-related initiatives under the ARRA.
Through the SunSmart program, the FSEC has worked to increase the deployment of solar energy systems to schools and other public buildings in particular. There are two main parts to th ... read more »
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