State Impact

The people of Florida are a vital part of the oil and natural gas industry; with pro-energy exploration and sound tax policies, the state could create thousands of new jobs and billions in revenue.

Check out the latest Vote 4 Energy infographic that demonstrates the important role of energy in Florida’s economy.

Florida

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CAPITAL: Tallahassee

POPULATION: 18,801,310

Energy facts:

  • Florida’s potential energy resources are mainly offshore.
  • Transportation is the largest energy-consuming sector in the state.
  • Florida generates more petroleum-fired electricity than any other state.

With sensible Energy development and sound tax policies, Florida could have

More Jobs:

954,800 unemployed

197,795 new well-paying jobs can be created by 2030*

*with increased access to oil and natural gas resources

Quality Jobs:

$61,796.40

Avg. annual salary for non-gas station oil and natural gas employees

$40,562.00

Annual average salary across all industries and sectors

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National energy news

World casts envious glance at U.S. natural gas advantage

Published on May 17, 2012

Energy intensive industries in Europe and Asia are becoming increasingly envious of the huge competitive advantage their U.S. rivals have gained from a boom in natural gas production. World Casts Envious Glance at U.S. Natural Gas Advantage The Wall Street Journal By James Herron Energy intensive industries in Europe and Asia are becoming increasingly envious [...]

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U.S. energy independence is no longer just a pipe dream

Published on May 16, 2012

The U.S. is already the world’s fastest-growing oil and natural gas producer. Counting the output from Canada and Mexico, North America is “the new Middle East,” analysts declare in a recent report. U.S. energy independence is no longer just a pipe dream USA Today By Tim Mullaney Williamsport, Pa., used to be celebrated for its past — [...]

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API releases energy industry statistics report

Published on May 15, 2012

This morning API unveiled its American Made Energy report that provides four recommendations to both Democrat and Republican committee platforms about how to improve our nation’s energy future. With that report, API also released recent energy industry statistics called Energy In Charts.  View that report HERE to see the hard facts about our current energy policies [...]

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