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The economy of Florida is driven almost entirely by its nineteen metropolitan areas. In 2004, they had a combined total of 95.7% of the state's domestic product. [14] Per capita GDP in 2017 was $39,842, ranking 40th in the nation. [15] Per capita income varies widely by geographic region and profession.
Florida's economy has been based primarily upon agricultural products such as citrus fruits, strawberries, nuts, sugarcane and cattle. [54] The boll weevil devastated cotton crops during the early 20th century. [55] [56] Until the mid-20th century, Florida was the least-populous state in the southern United States.
56. 4-Unit Coal, 3-Unit Combustion Turbine Peaking. [42] Brandy Branch Generating Station. 710. 170 MW simple-cycle natural gas combustion turbine, 2-on-1 combined cycle unit consisting of two 170 MW natural gas combustion turbines and 200 MW steam turbine-electric generator. [43] C.D. McIntosh Power Plant.
The phosphate mining industry employed 2,200 people. The value of phosphate rock mined was US$2.2 billion. As of 2015, there are 10 active phosphate mines in four states: Florida, North Carolina, Idaho, and Utah. The eastern phosphate deposits are mined from open pits. The western deposits are mined from both surface and underground mines.
In the mid-1970s, the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (FDER) was created from the Department of Pollution Control and portions of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund and the Florida Department of Natural Resources. This revised agency was entrusted with the quality of the state's air and water, and with ...
An Oct. 25, 2022, post said “all of our products are 100% American made, and nothing says ‘Merica like making products right here at home for ‘Merica man or woman alike.”
NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest operator of wind and solar projects. In addition to wind and solar, NEER owns and operates generating plants powered by nuclear energy, natural gas, and oil. As of December 2017, the combined capacity of NEER's facilities is 19.06 gigawatts (GW) across 32 states, 4 Canadian provinces, and 1 ...
The largest farm category by sales in Florida is the $2.3 billion ornamental industry, which includes nursery, greenhouse, flower, and sod products. Other products include tomatoes and celery. The state is the largest producer of sweet corn and green beans for the U.S.