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Press Mention WUFT October 3, 2021

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People have mixed reactions to UF’s decision about a new power plant project

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The University of Florida is moving forward with a new central energy power plant project that will use natural gas and landfill burning to provide steam, chilled water, and electricity to campus facilities. George Cavros, Florida energy policy attorney for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, criticized the decision as locking the university into fossil fuels for 50 years rather than pursuing clean energy innovation. The project faces opposition from climate advocates and student activists who argue UF should lead the transition to 100% renewable energy.

Instead of leveraging innovation and technology to power its campus with clean energy, it plans to invest in … an investment that will be locked in for some 50 years.

George Cavros
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