Update, August 10 6:15 p.m. The Florida Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday the finalization of new statewide renewable energy rules. According to a news release from Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried, the rules aim to increase the amount of renewable energy used by the state to 100% by 2050. In addition, each electric utility in the state will have to report the amount of renewable energy they produce or purchase every year.————
Original Story, August 10, 7:30 a.m.
Florida has a new plan for moving toward cleaner energy. As we’ve been reporting this week, that’s thanks to some 200 young people who pushed state leaders and especially Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to take action.
WMFE environmental reporter Amy Green spoke with Fried about why she’s implementing the plan now, even though state statutes have mandated it…