Florida needs alternative energy sources.  Rising energy prices affect everyone and Calypso diversifies Florida’s energy supply, which in turn alleviates high energy costs. 

LNG provides a way for the United States to expand and diversify its energy supplies beyond coal and oil.  More LNG imports will reduce the impact that rising energy prices are having on American industry and the American consumer.

People who appreciate the growing needs of Florida, and want clean, reasonably-priced energy sources for themselves and future generations understand the benefits of this project. They join many other business organizations and the non-governmental and environmental organizations who understand the need for the Calypso project.

Florida has the chance to be part of a growing group of states who take their role seriously in combating climate change.  The Calypso Deepwater Port is a safe, environmentally-friendly solution to Florida’s ever growing need for clean energy. 

Florida is the third largest consumer of petroleum and energy in the country, and Florida’s electricity demand and power plant demand for natural gas are all expected to increase within the next seven years.  Florida’s pipelines already operate at over 90 percent capacity during the summer.

Utilities are increasingly moving away from coal and oil towards natural gas-fired plants, because Floridians, under Governor Crist’s leadership, are rightfully demanding protection of our precious natural resources.  Natural gas is the cleanest, most environmentally friendly of all fossil fuels, with carbon emissions 50 percent less than coal and 30 to 40 percent less than oil. A new supply of natural gas is needed in order to meet growing energy demands without polluting air, land or water resources. Also, by acting to secure a clean, reliable energy supply today, Florida will have a plentiful and more diversified energy supply for the future.

Florida’s inviting climate, pristine beaches, and many tourism attractions make it one of the nation’s fastest growing states.

• The state welcomes almost 1,000 new residents per day and 80 million visitors each year.
• Florida is the 3rd largest consumer of petroleum and electricity in the country.
• Florida’s electricity demand is expected to increase 37% between 2005 and 2015, according to the Florida Public Service Commission.
• Power plant demand for natural gas is expected to increase from 32% today to 44% by 2015.
• Pipelines currently serving the state already operate at over 90% capacity during the summer.
• By 2010, Florida will not be able to deliver all of the natural gas it needs unless new natural gas supplies and pipeline capacity are added.