The Citizens for Clean Energy coalition will host an educational forum at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý to discuss the potential for new clean energy jobs here in the Sunshine State.

The presentation is part of a three-university tour across ÐÔÊӽ紫ý. The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý event will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Cape ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Ballroom of the Student Union.

The goal of the tour, called “It’s all about jobs,” is to communicate the importance and economic potential of a renewable energy industry in ÐÔÊӽ紫ý to students, faculty, businesses and communities.

Panelists will include representatives from ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Solar Energy Center, NextEra Energy, IBM, Siemens, Kitson and Partners and Citizens for Clean Energy. The representatives will discuss issues relating to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s economy and the role of the energy sector.

Citizens for Clean Energy is a coalition of leaders, organizations and concerned citizens that support education and public policy change that advance clean energy jobs and technologies to improve the economy, energy security and environment.