Metro Orlando has firmly established a traditional energy sector with the presence of such worldwide industry leaders as Siemens Power Generation, Inc. and Mitsubishi Power Systems, as well as leading utility companies and a host of related service and equipment companies. With this foundation in place, the sector is beginning to shift more focus on alternative fuel sources.

The region is steadily becoming a hotbed for renewable energy and alternative fuel endeavors as businesses and non-profit entities engage in a variety of research and development projects aimed at deploying more cost-efficient, environmentally-friendly power. With federal government urgency to reduce reliance on foreign oil, hydrogen technologies are a key area of research being conducted in Metro Orlando. NASA, the world’s chief end user of liquid hydrogen, and the federal Department of Energy have awarded millions of dollars in grant money toward hydrogen research in the region.

State and local government are committed to creating a diversified economy, which ensures ample supporting resources and incentives are available for high-tech industry sectors in the region, including energy and alternative fuels. As a result, there is great potential in Metro Orlando for start-up and existing businesses alike to flourish.