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Unlock Your Potential with FLEX Courses! Welcome to FLEX, a demand flexibility learning source designed for tomorrow's energy efficiency leaders! What are FLEX Courses and what do they have to offer? PREMIUM QUALITY DEMAND FLEXIBILITY LEARNING: A series of accredited online courses to enhance the understanding of grid-interactive technologies that allow for demand flexibility. COST-FREE LEARNING FOR TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE: Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), FLEX’s goal is to arm tomorrow’s workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary to grow their understanding of flexible load design. CONVENIENT, ON-DEMAND EDUCATION: At your own pace and on your own time, the FLEX "3-course" series is broken into easy, digestible learning modules.   Ready to Get Started? Register for your “3-FREE” courses today at https://lnkd.in/gSXyXxDZ AESP: Empowering the energy efficiency professionals of tomorrow with premium online education! #continuingeducation #ContinuousLearning #energyefficiency #onlinecourse #onlineeducation #newcareer #tradesman #electricvehiclesarethefuture #electricalgrid #utilities #HVAC #departmentofenergy #workforce #grid #learninganddevelopment #utilityplanning #UCF #renewableenergy #demandflexibility #stakeholders #waterheaters #lighting #distributedenergyresources #solar #batterystorage #gridinteractiveenergy

Unlocking a Brighter Future: Success Stories from the Florida Solar Energy Center Ocala’s Success with Electric Refuse Trucks The City of Ocala was proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Their fleet of electric refuse trucks has officially hit the streets, making a transformative step towards a cleaner, greener, healthier, and quieter future for its community. Given these trucks operate with minimal noise, one of Ocala’s electric truck drivers indicated he might have to retrain some of the residents on his route since they will not be hearing the noisy diesel truck that prompted them to “scurry out with their trash.” Ocala is not just embracing change; they are leading it. Read on…https://lnkd.in/eFM7fMCF #cityofocala #ocala #electricgarbagetruck #sanitationfleet #dieselexhaustemissions #EVFleet #wastehauler #regenerativebraking #DieselEmissionsReductionAct #healthbenefits #environmentalgoals #urbancommunities #offpeakrate #telematics #trash #MackRefuseTruck #environmentalbenefits #electricvehicles #FEMA #CNG #generator #poweroutage #electricvehiclecharging Colleen McCann Kettles Elizabeth Myron Mack Trucks

Do you want to be crowned the "EV Charging Champion" who has gone above and beyond to equip your workplace with EV chargers for your employees? This is a fantastic chance for you to gain well-deserved recognition and to inspire other organizations to follow in your footsteps! Apply now by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gvJgaNq4 #workplacecharging #electricvehicles #electricchargerinstallation #chargeatwork #electricvehiclecharging

Florida Solar Statistics For 2024! Florida’s commitment to solar is already impressive and it is growing at an incredible rate. Between doubling solar capacity, adding more solar jobs, and local utilities offering a wide range of rebates and incentives, the state should serve as the roadmap that other states should follow toward the clean, renewable energy we need for our future. To move from pollution-producing sources, Florida Power & Light swapped a coal-powered plant to a solar site, which is expected to eliminate more than 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide and power up to 14,000 homes. This insightful article can be found at https://lnkd.in/euQGN8JS #forbeshome #solar #Florida #Solarjobs #solarinfrastructure #solarenergy #solartaxincentives #InvestmentTaxCredit #cleanenergy #solarsystems #Floridautility #SuwanneeCounty #rooftopsolar #InflationReductionAct #FPL #homeimprovement #solarstatistics

Embrace your Future in Demand Flexibility with FLEX! As the grid undergoes a transformative shift with the rise of grid-interactive technologies and changes in consumer usage patterns, understanding demand flexibility is more critical than ever. Are you ready to enhance your knowledge and skills in this field? Introducing FLEX, your go-to resource for demand flexibility training! Thanks to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), THREE FREE premium online courses are designed for the next generation of energy efficiency leaders. Course 1: Introduction to Demand Flexibility and the Resources that Make it Work Course 2: Demand Flexibility Customer Program Design Course 3: Implementing Demand Flexible Load Programs in Different Types of Facilities Looking for Continuing Education Units (CEUs)? This is your chance! Sign up for these leading-edge courses today by registering at https://lnkd.in/gSXyXxDZ AESP: Empowering the energy efficiency professionals of tomorrow with premium online education! #continuingeducation #ContinuousLearning #energyefficiency #onlinecourse #onlineeducation #newcareer #tradesman #electricvehiclesarethefuture #electricalgrid #utilities #HVAC #departmentofenergy #workforce #grid #learninganddevelopment #utilityplanning #UCF #renewableenergy #demandflexibility #stakeholders #waterheaters #lighting #distributedenergyresources #solar #batterystorage #gridinteractiveenergy

While solar energy is naturally a sustainable resource, solar projects still need to put sustainability at the center of their design and operations. How? By finding another sustainable use for the land they occupy to provide benefits beyond solar power generation. Explore the latest trend in solar development: dual-use solar 👇

Unlocking a Brighter Future: Success Stories from the Florida Solar Energy Center Welcome to the next success story emerging from FSEC featuring the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One) https://lnkd.in/eRRJdVyi The city of Orlando has an unwavering commitment to achieving ambitious sustainability goals. In this story, the city’s municipal utility, OUC – the Reliable One, is proud to share the progress being made on its journey to net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. With interim goals of a 50% reduction by 2030 and 75% by 2040, OUC is transforming its operations and leading by example as it drives towards a sustainable future for Orlando. #OUC #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #NetZero #CleanEnergy #Orlando #CityofOrlando #RobinsonRechargeMobilityHub #Ford #Mustang #CentralFloridaRideandDrive #SunTrax #Nikola #Mack #Volvo #Tesla #Arcimoto #FleetManagers #sustainabletransportation #Biodiesel #hybridvehicles #disasterrecovery #netzero #emissions #UCF Brian Frye, CAFM Peter Westlake Torin Spencer Colleen McCann Kettles Elizabeth Myron

Mitigating Extreme Heat Events in Hot Humid Climates On Sept. 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for $38.8 million in funding for 25 projects across 17 states to research and develop high-impact building technologies and practices aimed at decarbonizing, reducing peak demand on the electric grid, enhancing resilience, and lowering energy costs. Let's extend our congratulations to the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) for their successful proposal award amount of $1.4 million. #humidclimates #heatevents #grid #Indoorthermalcomfort #energystorage Karthik Panchabikesan

Register Now: Electric Vehicles: Myths and Facts for Decision Makers | Oct 9, 2024 10:00 AM It is a little known fact that Florida is second in the country in the number of electric vehicles on the road. But at the same time, many consumers and decisionmakers may not know very much about the electric vehicle (EV) market in Florida or have misperceptions about EVs. EVs have many benefits for consumers and society at large and should be encouraged by public policy. The purpose of this webinar “Electric Vehicles: Myths and Facts for Decisionmakers” is to help policymakers and members of the public understand some of the benefits of EVs to Florida consumers and perhaps clear up some of the misperceptions or concerns that people have regarding growth of the EV market in the State. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eC2QmBaF

Unlocking a Brighter Future: Success Stories from the Florida Solar Energy Center Broward County Schools was excited to share their news with FSEC that they have gone electric! Fleet Manager, Tommy Fitzpatrick is proud to share Broward Schools' success story as their journey takes them toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. Broward County Schools embarked on an ambitious project to integrate electric school buses into their fleet. This move will significantly lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions while reducing student exposure to diesel exhaust pollutants. Broward County Schools is not just committed to excellence in education but is also dedicated to leading by example in sustainable practices. Review their success story by visiting https://lnkd.in/g2NbR5NY #BrowardSchools #electricschoolbus #electricvehicles #VWEPASettlement #sustainability #emissions #greenhousegas #fleetelectrification City of Hollywood, Florida Chris Rustman Florida Transportation Systems, Inc. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Power & Light Alisha Lopez Broward County Public Schools Colleen McCann Kettles Elizabeth Myron