florida_cpp_letter_3.2.16-501ba3ceebb1741c.pdf

The document argues that energy efficiency is the most cost-effective method for Florida to reduce emissions and meet its 2030 compliance goals under the Clean Power Plan. It recommends expanding utility and non-utility programs, such as building energy codes and energy savings performance contracts, noting that these measures could save Floridians $392 million and avoid 18 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

• Energy efficiency is presented as the most economical demand-side resource, being cheaper than renewables and electric or gas generation, and is the only option that simultaneously reduces emissions and creates sustained local jobs.
• The authors identify several non-utility energy efficiency opportunities for Florida, including combined heat and power, green building certifications via energy codes, residential retrofit financing, and energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs).
• Implementing a combination of energy-savings targets, updated building codes, and combined heat and power could meet over 95 percent of Florida's 2030 Clean Power Plan compliance goal, resulting in $392 million in savings and the avoidance of 18 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
• The coalition recommends that Florida opt into the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) to maximize cost-effective emissions reductions.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2016). florida_cpp_letter_3.2.16-501ba3ceebb1741c.pdf. https://www.eesi.org/files/Florida_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. florida_cpp_letter_3.2.16-501ba3ceebb1741c.pdf. 2016. https://www.eesi.org/files/Florida_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2016floridacppletter3216501ba3ceebb1741cpdf, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{florida\_cpp\_letter\_3.2.16-501ba3ceebb1741c.pdf}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/Florida_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }