FES ENERGY POLICY

The Florida Engineering Society recognizes that the economic forces of the marketplace and good management have consistently led to more effective use of energy resources. The Florida Engineering Society is also aware that political and environmental actions have, in some cases, resulted in inefficient resource allocation and development.

Professional engineers are in a unique position to help evaluate and implement programs to guide Florida toward more effective use of energy and to assist in the evaluation of the implications of imported energy. Engineers, to be of maximum effectiveness, must be able to exercise a role in the policy-making and planning process involving energy matters through interacting with the government departments concerned with energy.

Providing a reliable economic supply of energy and its efficient use is an important part of overall State government planning. The Florida Engineering Society believes the State should develop a comprehensive, long-range plan for the supply and efficient use of energy in the Florida economy.

This plan should include (1) effective conservation efforts; (2) increase in production of all indigenous forms of energy that are cost-effective; (3) provision for adequate research, funding, and other needed stimuli for the development of economical energy sources within the State and for more efficient use of the imported energy which makes up the largest part of the current supply.

Adopted by the FES Board of Directors
August 1, 1991

Amended by the FES Board of Directors
September 21, 1995