Gov. Crist has not been bought

Gov. Crist has not been bought by Progress Energy and FP&L. What refreshing news. Crist is showing that he values Flordia's future, and the health and well-being of his people, over the dangling contributions in front of him. Crist does not want to contribute to Floridians being 20-feet underwater in 20-50 years.

Ironically, the current utilities are in the best position to capitalize on these new energy technologies, yet changing their bureaucratic mindset is as likely as successfully maneuvering the Titanic through the icebergs. Crist’s plan will force their hands toward reengineering.

Crist mentioned looking into wind, which has been shown to be extremely cheap and efficient, and recommended by the Audubon Society. However, Florida must not forget sugarcane for ethanol, as Jorge Pinon, the former president of Amoco Latin America, has stated:

“As the third-largest gasoline consumer state in the nation with an average of 23.6 million gallons per day and with its competitive advantage in producing, importing and distributing sugar-cane ethanol, Florida would be a natural market for the promotion and development of this renewable and environmentally friendly fuel” (December 26, 2006).