NextEra Energy would achieve an 82 % reduction in emissions by 2030 , 87 % by 2035 and 94 % by 2040 before the final five-year stretch .
Pioneering a departure from traditional energy sources does not come without skepticism and opposition . FRP wants constituents to know that the local solar power plant currently under construction is expected to power 15,000 homes . This is comparable to reducing the number of gas-powered vehicles on the road by 14,000 annually . What is more , when furnishing electricity , the solar power plant will not create any greenhouse gasses , air pollutants or waste by-products . Florida is home to a vast array of native wildlife . Compatibility with surrounding ecosystems is considered during the design phase . At times , it has been necessary to perform site enhancements to ensure that the habitat thrives . This may include restoring wetlands , increasing biodiversity with the use of native plant species and planting pollinator species that serve as ground covers . Federal , state and municipal entities support these practices as
they work hand in hand with FRP , not only during the nascent stages of design and development but onward through the life of the solar plant . When a plant ’ s life cycle of about 35 years ends , its location can uniquely revert to being used for agricultural purposes . This is in part because the panels are not difficult to remove . The modest steel posts that support solar panels do not influence soil fertility .
The climate crisis paints a high-stakes picture for us as Floridians . There now exists a compelling opportunity to exemplify what a cleaner energy future might look like for the Sunshine State and beyond .
Teddy Regis holds degrees in English and Communication from Flagler College . He has worked as a sign language interpreter for seven years .
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