Sustainable Energy
 The
sustainable energy industry includes a broad range of renewable
energy and energy efficient products and services. Due to environmental
concerns and the recent rise in oil prices, the market for these
products and services is growing.
The Florida Solar Energy Center of the University of Central
Florida, along with Alternate Energy Technologies and Thermal
Conversion Technologies of Gainesville were key elements to the
addition of the Corridor’s sustainable energy sector. Additionally,
Alachua County is known for having one of the largest percentages
of Energy Star®, energy-efficient new homes, of all the counties
in the nation.
Currently, renewable energy constitutes less than 3 percent of
Florida’s electric power production. However, with recent
tax credits, this market has definite growth potential.
As sustainable energy is a new sector of the Florida High Tech
Corridor, the Council is actively researching the sector’s
revenue, employment and total company numbers.
Watch the Sustainable Energy Sector Video |
