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Nov

FPL Calls Climate Bill “Well-Intentioned but Fundamentally Flawed”

Posted by Kirby  Published in Utilities, Juno Beach, Energy, Politics, Environment, Florida

FPL LogoJuno Beach, FL - A climate change bill approved by a Senate subcommittee Thursday would reward the country’s biggest emitters of carbon dioxide and fails to provide a reliable mechanism to prevent possible massive economic damage, the head of one of the country’s largest electric power companies said today.

“I acknowledge and applaud the willingness of key senators to try and address the important issue of global climate change. Unfortunately, the bill they have proposed, if left unchanged, would reward the country’s biggest emitters of carbon dioxide with billions of dollars of free allowances that they don’t need. Moreover, the bill contains no clear ‘safety valve,’ to ensure that we don’t inadvertently damage the economy,” said Lewis Hay, III, Chairman and CEO of FPL Group Inc. (NYSE:FPL), which operates the country’s largest wind and solar power generating facilities. His comments came after a subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted 4-3 to move the America’s Climate Security Act (S. 2191) to the full committee for hearings and a markup.

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5

Oct

Offshore Sport Fishing Boats Reducing Fuel Costs says Ocean Master

Posted by Kirby  Published in West Palm Beach, Energy, Environment, Marine, Florida

Ocean Master Sport Fishing BoatsWest Palm Beach, FL — With today’s skyrocketing fuel prices, fuel economy is more important than ever for sport fishermen. In response to this need, Ocean Master Sportfishing Boats has launched the Ocean Skiff 27 Center Console with super fuel efficient diesel power. The standard configuration features a diesel engine mated to I/O drive to provide amazing fuel economy and long range.

Recent testing of an Ocean Skiff 27 outfitted for a European search and rescue agency yielded 9.7 mpg in real world use. This is a tremendous increase in efficiency over traditional outboard powered center consoles which often get just 1-2 mpg or less. The fuel savings can be dramatic - a whole day of fishing can be done on less than $30 of diesel fuel.

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2

Oct

Energy Management Allows FPL Group to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Posted by Kirby  Published in Juno Beach, Utilities, Energy, Environment, Florida

FPLJuno Beach, FL - Florida Power & Light Company, one of the country’s largest electric utilities, has successfully reduced its carbon emissions through effective use of energy management programs. FPL, with 4.5 million customers in Florida, is a subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., which yesterday announced a $2.4 billion investment package to promote clean electric power from new solar energy facilities and other renewable sources, and encourage greater energy conservation.

According to Department of Energy figures, FPL was No. 1 in energy efficiency among U.S. utilities and No. 4 in managing its electricity demand. Here are some highlights of FPL’s energy management programs, which include both energy conservation and efficiency.

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19

Sep

World’s First Hybrid Boat Unveiled from Craig Catamaran Corporation

Posted by Kirby  Published in Environment, Marine, Orlando, Florida

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Orlando, FL - Craig Catamaran Corporation proudly announces the arrival of the world’s first compact hybrid boat, the “Craigcat Hybrid.” This super efficient hybrid will run for eight hours on less than a gallon of gas.

We are excited to add such an efficient model to our line of compact powerboats. We have already seen tremendous interest from the marketplace  

The Craigcat Hybrid is powered by both gas and electric, and is available in two models: the CraigCat Hybrid and the CraigCat E2 Hybrid. Both models feature an easily removable portable gas generator, which can be used for camping, fishing and hunting. Additionally, both models are equipped with deluxe seats for comfortable side-by-side seating, convertible bimini top for shade protection, and a powerful 55-pound thrust electric outboard motor for zero water pollution. The hybrid models are easy to operate and great fun in either fresh or salt water.

The E2 Hybrid has twin 55-watt halogen docking lights, two NAV lights, anchor light and a fishing rod holder for four rods and a cooler. Both boats are super-stable and unsinkable.

“We are excited to add such an efficient model to our line of compact powerboats. We have already seen tremendous interest from the marketplace,” said Robert Craig, President of Craig Catamaran.
www.craigcat.com

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