The article provides an overview of David Jolly, the Democratic Party candidate for Governor of Florida, and his positions on various energy and climate issues as part of a series by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Here’s a summary of the key points:
### Overview of David Jolly
– A fifth-generation Floridian and former congressman (2014-2017) for Florida’s 13th Congressional District.
– Holds a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a law degree from George Mason University.
– Experienced in law and political consulting.
### Key Issues
#### Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
– Advocates for public utilities to integrate clean energy technologies on a large scale.
– Emphasizes the need for solar, wind, and renewable technologies to lower utility bills and protect Florida’s environment.
#### Climate Change
– Joined the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus and supports acknowledging the reality of climate change.
– Has highlighted the risks posed to Florida by rising sea levels and increased hurricane intensity.
– Pledges to accept climate science and reverse denialist policies.
#### Electric Transportation
– Supports the expansion of electric vehicles in Florida as more residents transition to electric cars.
– Encourages the development of in-state solar energy to support this transition.
#### Energy Justice
– No published stance or position found regarding energy justice.
#### Energy Affordability
– Proposes capping the return on equity for electric utilities to align with national averages.
– Supports increasing renewable energy sources to stabilize and reduce energy costs.
#### High-Risk Energy Sources
– Advocates for less reliance on fossil fuels, especially imported natural gas, to protect consumers from price volatility.
#### Data Centers
– Calls for a moratorium on new data center construction to assess their impact on local resources and communities.
### Voting Information
– Election Day is November 3, with key deadlines for voter registration and absentee ballots.
For those interested in Jolly’s positions, his campaign website provides further insights into his clean energy policies.
