A Mandate for Florida’s Energy Sovereignty and Grid Resilience

The Case for a Source Reset

Florida currently stands at a critical crossroads where our state’s energy future is tied to an outdated model of combustion architecture. By relying on the burning of imported fuels to generate power, we leave our economy vulnerable to global market volatility and our communities exposed to the increasing intensity of hurricane seasons. Managing the symptoms of emissions is no longer a sufficient strategy for the generation of Floridians who will inherit this infrastructure. According to the Climate Clock, we have less than four years of carbon budget remaining to avoid irreversible environmental thresholds, making a total reset of our energy source the only viable path forward.

The Vision of Inherent Generation

The Source-Zero Energy Act proposes a fundamental shift from combustion-based power to a system of Inherent Generation. This transition centers on the deployment of Small Modular Reactors and Deep Sedimentary Geothermal technology to provide the 24/7 carbon-free baseload power our state requires. Small Modular Reactors offer a factory-built, scalable, and passively safe nuclear solution that can be distributed across the state to increase grid resilience. Simultaneously, tapping into the heat trapped within Florida’s deep sedimentary layers provides a constant energy source that is entirely unaffected by surface weather. This dual-source approach ensures that Florida can produce 100% of its power within state lines, creating a hub for high-wage innovation and permanent energy independence.

The Formal Citizen Mandate

By signing this petition, you are formally calling upon the Florida Legislature to sponsor and enact the Source-Zero Energy Act to secure the future of our state. This legislation requires an immediate state-level transition by mandating a permanent sunset on all new combustion-based power plant permits by the year 2028. It further demands that the state redirect energy subsidies and research grants toward the immediate development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors and Deep Geothermal infrastructure. Your signature serves as a formal request for Florida to lead the nation by abandoning the era of combustion and embracing a future where power is generated at the source cleanly and safely for generations to come.

Your signature serves as a formal request for Florida to lead the nation by abandoning the era of combustion and embracing a future where power is generated at the source cleanly and safely for generations to come. Your participation in this mandate is a vital step towards securing Florida's energy independence and environmental future.