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Americans make up 5% of the world's population, yet consume 26% of the world's energy. The U.S. uses approximately 15 times more energy per person than the typical developing country. The United States spends about $440 billion annually for energy. Energy costs U.S. consumers $200 billion and U.S. manufacturers $100 billion annually.	< BACK GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS THREE TO THE TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BREVARD COUNTY October 15, 2009 Contact: Governor's Press Office (850-488-5394) TALLAHASSEE - Governor Crist today announced the following appointments: Technological Research and Development Authority - James J. Dwight, 45, of Melbourne, president of Florida Air Academy, succeeding Daniel Adovasio, appointed for a term beginning October 15, 2009 and ending July 11, 2013. - Richard E. Enstice, 64, of Malabar, executive director of Extended Studies with Florida Institute of Technology, succeeding Peter DiLavore, appointed for a term beginning October 15, 2009 and ending July 11, 2013. - Richard P. McNeight, 59, of Indian Harbour Beach, president of Federal Systems LLC, succeeding Jack Rood, appointed for a term beginning October 15, 2009 and ending July 11, 2011. Published: 4/13/2010