Energy Policy in Local Government

Energy Policy in Local Government

The Role of Local Government:
1.How is the policy role of local government different than state or federal governments? 
-Briefly discuss what are the best practices in local government in terms of alternative energy policy?
-Can more meaningful change happen at the local level? How can local leaders be convinced to pursue renewable energy reform – especially when it can be very costly?

2. Local Government in Central Florida:

-Summarize what is occurring at a local level in terms of alternative energy.
-Does Orlando Florida have any policies that encourage alternative energy? (this can be helpful: http://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program?state=FL (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.)
-What overall impact does or could Central Florida governments have on encouraging alternative energy? Other conclusions?