Hello, I hope this message finds all well.
Note: The final review for the State Executive Order is to be completed today. It includes strategies to promote statewide ethanol and biodiesel-production and distribution.
See forwarded message in text below: Cynthia Lambert and I along with a number of individuals in Florida and in the Southeastern region reviewed and recommended potential incentives to promote alternative fuel use in Florida. As well, Cynthia forwarded a letter providing a listing of potential biodiesel user groups in Orange County. See letter in text below that was sent to Secretary Castille, Friday, January 13, 2006.
Kiara Winans
352.335.3959
Cynthia Lambert <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Subject: FW: Input for upcoming energy policy--biodiesel interest in Central Florida
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:05:13 -0500
From: "Cynthia Lambert" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "K.S. Winans" <[log in to unmask]>
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The email below went out a little earlier this morning. Just wanted to keep you in the loop! Hope you have a great weekend.
Cynthia Lambert
Public Involvement Coordinator
METROPLAN ORLANDO
315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 355
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407.481.5672 ext. 320
Fax: 407.481.5680
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www.metroplanorlando.com
Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding organization business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure.
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From: Cynthia Lambert
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 10:25 AM
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Subject: Input for upcoming energy policy--biodiesel interest in Central Florida
Dear Secretary Castille:
As you shape a new energy policy for the state of Florida, please consider policies to promote the use of biodiesel. In Central Florida, several organizations from both the private and public sectors are currently working together toward that goal.
The Alternate Fuel Task Group is a consortium of public and private organizations that have a common interest—increasing the demand and use of biodiesel fuel in Central Florida area fleets. The Group is composed of representatives of the following entities:
Orange County Government, FL
LYNX
Kennedy Space Center
Walt Disney World
Universal Studios
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Orlando Utilities Commission
METROPLAN ORLANDO
Orange County Public Schools
Flagler County Public Schools
Seminole Community College
Florida Department of Transportation, District 5
Space Coast Clean Cities
University of Central Florida
The price differential between diesel and biodiesel is the major problem our Alternate Fuel Task Group has encountered so far. Because there is no available biodiesel infrastructure in Central Florida, biodiesel must currently be shipped in from elsewhere. This results in increased biodiesel cost. When shipping costs are factored in, the current price difference between diesel and biodiesel in Central Florida is between 10 and 11 cents per gallon.
New policies at the state level could incentivize the use of biodiesel. We recommend a state gas tax exemption for biodiesel fuel for a period of five years. Governmental organizations that are not required to pay state sales tax on fuel should be considered for price differential relief also. This will give us time to establish biodiesel infrastructure in Central Florida. After we do this, economies of scale should take over in making biodiesel prices competitive with or cheaper than diesel prices.
On behalf of the Alternate Fuel Task Group, thank you for taking the time to consider our proposal. If you need additional information regarding our Group, please do not hesitate to call. We are willing to assist you in your efforts to establish new energy policies for Florida.
Regards,
Cynthia Lambert
Public Involvement Coordinator
METROPLAN ORLANDO
315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 355
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407.481.5672 ext. 320
Fax: 407.481.5680
[log in to unmask]
www.metroplanorlando.com
Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding organization business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure.
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