The Deepwater Horizon crisis was a wake up call that our reliance on foreign oil has grave implications for our future. As Chairman of the Energy and Utilities Policy Committee, Steve is working to develop a 21st century energy strategy that promotes a holistic view of how we produce and consume energy. This includes balancing our overall "energy portfolio", as well as bringing more nuclear and renewable energy sources and leveraging our energy investments towards a vibrant, clean-tech economy that will spur job creation. Steve believes a focused strategy on energy independence will attract significant investment in Florida, diversify our economy and create jobs.