FPL Group, Inc. CEO Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Global Warming Issues in the Power Plant Sector.FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FPL): [TABLE OMITTED] Clean energy, conservation, and environmental commitment. FPL Group, Inc. is an acknowledged leader on all counts; named this year in a Fortune Magazine survey as the nation's most admired electric utility. That position of leadership has FPL Group CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Lewis Hay headed to Capitol Hill Thursday, June 28th, to discuss how utilities can be a part of the solution to the challenge of global warming global warming, the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution. . Hay will testify before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works public works pl.n. Construction projects, such as highways or dams, financed by public funds and constructed by a government for the benefit or use of the general public. Noun 1. about the need to reduce carbon emissions and the simplest, most direct way to price carbon into the economy. Hay's well reasoned analysis concludes a carbon fee is the preferred solution as the country looks to make meaningful strides in controlling greenhouse gases. He will argue a carbon fee is, among other things: easy to administer, a solution that is economy-wide and, most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , one that will be fair and effective. FPL Group's endorsement of a carbon fee is being echoed by many influential writers and economists. FPL Group has built its reputation over many years as one of the cleanest utilities in America, and it is the leader in the use of renewable energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. resources. FPL Group At A Glance: FPL Energy is the nation's largest wind energy producer. FPL Energy is the nation's largest solar energy solar energy, any form of energy radiated by the sun, including light, radio waves, and X rays, although the term usually refers to the visible light of the sun. producer. Florida Power & Light is the nation's utility leader in energy conservation programs. FPL Group brings to the vital discussion about global climate change the same attributes that have defined the company over the long-term; unwavering focus on providing reliable, affordable energy, while protecting our natural resources for future generations. FPL Group, with annual revenues of nearly $16 billion, is nationally known as a high quality, efficient, and customer-driven organization focused on energy-related products and services. With a growing presence in 26 states, it is widely recognized as one of the country's premier power companies. Its principal subsidiary, Florida Power & Light Company, serves 4.4 million customer accounts in Florida. FPL Energy, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , an FPL Group competitive energy subsidiary, is a leader in producing electricity from clean and renewable fuels. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.FPLGroup.com, www.FPL.com and www.FPLEnergy.com. Note to Editors: High-resolution logos and executive head shots are available for download at http://www.fpl.com/news/logos.shtml. |
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