Murley To Chair Florida Energy & Climate Commission

Foster Folly News (Florida)
Tuesday January 6th, 2009

Commission will lead state energy policy, administer Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Technologies Grants Program.

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist has named James F. Murley, Director of the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions at Florida Atlantic University, as Chair of the Florida Energy & Climate Commission, for a term ending November 30, 2011, subject to Senate confirmation.

“The Florida Energy & Climate Commission will help Florida continue forward to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency and stimulate the development of renewable and alternative energy sources here in Florida,” said Governor Crist. “Under the leadership of Chairman Murley, the Commission has an important role in our state’s energy future, and I look forward to working with him.”

Created by Governor Crist and the Florida Legislature in the 2008 Legislative session, the Florida Energy & Climate Commission is housed within the Executive Office of the Governor and is the primary organization for state energy and climate change programs and policies

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