I found this article when researching different alternative energy resources that we could be able to utilize in Florida, FAU received a grant a couple years back to research how to use the Gulf Stream as a renewable resource, I thought it was pretty interesting!
"The Center of Excellence in Ocean Energy Technology will address Florida's energy crisis by looking at South Florida's ocean currents, specifically the Gulf Stream (the most energy dense ocean current), as an abundant renewable energy source to meet not just Florida's power needs but also the world's power needs.
Florida's electricity consumption is estimated to increase by nearly 30 percent over the next 10 years. In-state energy production is less than one percent of consumption, leaving the state heavily reliant on imported sources of energy. Ocean-generated electricity would have a significant economic impact for Florida, creating more than 26,500 new Florida-based jobs, changing Florida from an energy importer to a leader in energy exports.
The Florida Center of Excellence in Ocean Energy Technology will be housed at FAU's SeaTech -- Institute for Oceans & Systems Engineering in Dania Beach, Florida. The Institute is part of FAU's Department of Ocean Engineering, located within the College of Engineering & Computer Science.
The six universities selected to receive a center of excellence include the University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University, University of Florida (two centers), University of Central Florida and Florida State University."
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