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Charlie Crist on Energy & Oil
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Open to cap-and-trade plan for carbon emissions
Crist's reputation as a moderate flows in part from his willingness to break from his party on offshore drilling (which he opposed, until
2008) and his openness to notions like a "cap and trade" plan for the carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
Source: New York Times on 2010 Florida Senate debate
, Jan 10, 2010
$200M package for solar, wind, & biofuel from citrus
What Florida has done for biotech, it can also do for clean tech. That’s why I’m recommending a $200 million economic development package for solar, wind and other renewable energy, and to promote biofuels in Florida and encourage alternative fuels such
as ethanol. We have the opportunity to enhance the use of this cleaner fuel, while also providing a broader market for sugar cane and citrus waste. [We have] explored non-food sources of ethanol production in Farm to Fuel efforts.
Source: 2008 State of the State Address to Florida legislature
, Mar 4, 2008
Propose almost $70 million on alternative energy development
I have proposed almost 70 million dollars in my budget to foster the development and use of alternative energy sources and fuels in our state, including ethanol and biodiesel fuels for our cars and solar power for our homes. With these measured
steps, we can begin to achieve three important goals: addressing global climate change, promoting Florida agriculture, and weaning our country from reliance on foreign oil.
Source: 2007 State of the State Address
, Mar 6, 2007
Supports renewable energy tax credits.
Crist supports the CC survey question on renewable energy tax credits
The Christian Coalition voter guide [is] one of the most powerful tools Christians have ever had to impact our society during elections. This simple tool has helped educate tens of millions of citizens across this nation as to where candidates for public office stand on key faith and family issues.
The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Tax credits for investment in renewable sources of energy, (such as wind, solar & biomass)"
Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q18 on Aug 11, 2010
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