January 2026 Newsletter

The Florida Legislative Session starts today!

Lawmakers will be making decisions about laws that will affect your everyday life, including how high utility regulators can let your power bills go. 

Would you like to be involved in those decisions? 

Our legislative engagement program Reclaiming Florida’s Future (RFF) will be working throughout the session to put people in contact with their legislators at key points during the process. We provide talking points and training, so that you can go to the Capitol prepared! 

Interested in learning more about RFF? Fill out our interest form:

Sign Up

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Upcoming Opportunities:

Volunteer With ReThink’s Education Team

Starting next week, Rethink Science Club is back with some new and improved lessons and we could use your support to make it happen!

Our afterschool program has partnered with local schools including Sabal Palm Elementary, Pineview Elementary, Nims Middle School, and Griffin Middle School, as well as the Gallop Family Center. 

If you are in the Tallahassee area, join us and support hands-on STEM activities. From building rockets to exploring the science of sound through Kazoos, we are engaging youth through fun and educational ways.

When: 

Elementary Schools: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm ET & Friday 4:30-5:30pm ET

Middle Schools: Mondays & Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm ET

How: Contact youth.outreach@rethinkenergyflorida.org for more details

Email Us

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Open Positions

Education Director

We are currently seeking a part-time Education Director (20-25 hours per week) based in the Tallahassee, FL area.

Position Information: 

• 20-25 hours per week, Tallahassee only.
• Degree/ Certification: Bachelor of Science or Arts, preferably in education, science, engineering, or math
• Experience Required: Experience in youth education and curriculum development
• Responsibilities:
  • Directs, trains (or refers for training) and supervises Associate Director of Education, Adult Outreach Coordinator(s) and Youth Outreach Coordinator(s)
  • Determines volunteer needs and trains and coordinates volunteers within the Education Program as needed
  • Assesses community needs for new programmatic opportunities
  • Establishes new programs and expands current programming at ReThink Energy and within the community to support strategic objectives
  • Supports strategic objectives for the education team
  • Manages other interns and staff to market programs, distribute program information and manage day of program participation and events
  • Manages current programs, including: Outreach programs in 2 Middle Schools and 3 elementary schools on weekday afternoons;  Energy Whiz Expo, tentatively scheduled for April 25; Energy Camp, June 22-26 and July 20-24; and other summer camps throughout June and July

Learn More

For questions about the position and application process, please email admin@rethinkenergyflorida.org. 

Youth Education Coordinator – Internship

We currently have an opening for a paid internship as Children’s Outreach/Youth Education Coordinator in Tallahassee, FL.

Children’s Outreach/ Youth Education Coordinator tasks include:

• Creating outreach programs for youth
• Reaching Out to schools to provide presentations 
• Developing and running curriculum for youth programs, especially on weekday afternoons
• Staffing Camp Outreach tabling events
• At the end of Spring Semester, working with our Energy Whiz Expo, tentatively scheduled for 4/25
• In the summer, working with our Energy Camp, scheduled for June 22-26 and July 20-24 and other camps that we visit during the summer.

We are looking for interns in this position that will be in Tallahassee and in the position at least through the end of summer 2026.

Learn More

For questions about the position and application process, please email admin@rethinkenergyflorida.org. 

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Take Action:

Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing

Offshore drilling is dangerous. It harms the natural environment, our communities, economy, and worsens climate change. Despite this, the Department of the Interior is proposing a new 5-Year Offshore Drilling Plan that includes the Gulf, California, and Alaska. 

In the Gulf of Mexico, this plan includes waters off of Florida that had previously been protected.

Rethink Energy Florida was founded after the devastation the Gulf faced from Deepwater Horizon. We cannot let history repeat itself. We need to protect our ocean, coastal communities, and future generations. 

Public comments to the Department are open until Friday, January 23, 2026. 

Have your voice heard and urge for no new leases!

Submit Comment

Congressional leaders have introduced legislation to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas drilling across the East Coast, West Coast, Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the Arctic Ocean. 

Tell Congress to protect our coasts:

Contact Congress

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Save the Date:

2026 Energy Camp

We are excited to announce the dates for our 2026 Energy Camp!

When: June 22-26 and July 20-24

Where: 1834 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL

Energy Camp is our largest annual children’s outreach program led by our team of interns and volunteers that is geared towards children grades 3-6. With a curriculum focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) this camp emphasizes a broad understanding of environmental issues related to energy with topics that include agriculture, urban planning, water quality and the impact of waste. This camp is exceptionally interactive and allows children to combine STEM and their creativity as they learn to make solar ovens, fix bikes and construct landfill liners. 

This camp is an excellent way for children to explore the impact of fossil fuel usage and the importance of understanding the options renewable energy offers. At Energy Camp, youth are given the space and encouragement to apply the information they learn to develop fundamental skills needed for them to solve energy issues and reduce their environmental impact. 

Learn More

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Climate Correction Conference | Orlando, FL

Rethink Energy Florida is excited to be participating in the 2026 Climate Correction Conference hosted by Volo Foundation!

When: March 10-11, 2026

Where: The Celeste Hotel | Orlando, FL

Theme: Nature Powered Solutions

Register Here

Kim Ross, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of ReThink, will be speaking on March 10th at 1pm in the “Changemaking at Work” Session. 

RSVP for this session below:

RSVP

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Continue your support for ReThink Energy Florida: Follow our socials using the links below to stay up to date on volunteer opportunities, events, our programs, and more! Instagram  LinkedIn  Facebook

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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR RETHINK ENERGY FLORIDA, INC. MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE: 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.