HOMOSASSA SPRINGS – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will unveil a hydrogen fuel cell system on Friday, designed to power the Wildlife Encounter Pavilion at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. The partnership between the DEP and Progress Energy Florida will expose visitors to alternative energy sources and provide clean energy for the park.

DEP Deputy Secretary Allan Bedwell will be joined by Progress Energy Florida President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Habermeyer, local officials and park staff to unveil the fuel cell system.

In addition to the fuel system unveiling, Progress Energy Florida will host an Alternative Energy Presentation at the park, discussing their recent developments in alternative energy and innovative ways of conserving energy at home.

Friday, June 24, 2005

11:15 a.m.

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

4150 S. Suncoast Boulevard

Homosassa, FL