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What GRU is Doing

Biomass facility will provide a new renewable energy source for our community

You already know that we are Florida’s energy efficiency leader with rebates and incentives designed to maximize energy conservation. But, did you know that we are also focused on renewable energy to ensure we can meet your needs well into the future?

Solar Energy

Solar power is one renewable initiative well suited for Florida.

Biomass

The biomass used in the new 100 megawatt plant will come from the leftover waste wood of timber harvesting operations and other indirect sources such as urban vegetation management. The environmental advantage of waste wood biomass is that it is carbon neutral. The plant is expected to be online by 2013.