Presently, Florida depends on renewable or “green” energy for about 1 percent of its electricity needs. Because of FPL’s efforts, this percentage may eventually grow. The company believes that greater use of conservation and cost-effective renewable resources is good for our nation and that the ongoing evaluation of emerging clean energy technologies is a worthy pursuit. Not only does FPL have research and development programs that evaluate emerging energy technologies including renewable energy, the company currently uses renewable resources as part of its energy mix. FPL's Desoto Solar Farm was the largest such facility in the US when it was commissioned in December 2009.