377.801 – Short title.

377.801 Short title.—Sections 377.801-377.804 may be cited as the “Florida Energy and Climate Protection Act.” History.—s. 2, ch. 2006-230; s. 57, ch. 2008-227; s. 515, ch. 2011-142; s. 6, ch. 2014-154.

377.802 – Purpose.

377.802 Purpose.—This act is intended to provide incentives for Florida’s citizens, businesses, school districts, and local governments to take action to diversify the state’s energy supplies, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and mitigate the effects of climate change by providing funding for activities designed to achieve these goals. The grant programs in this act are intended […]

377.803 – Definitions.

377.803 Definitions.—As used in ss. 377.801-377.804, the term: (1) “Act” means the Florida Energy and Climate Protection Act. (2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (3) “Person” means an individual, partnership, joint venture, private or public corporation, association, firm, public service company, or any other public or private entity. (4) “Renewable energy” means electrical, mechanical, or thermal […]

377.804 – Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program.

377.804 Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program.— (1) The Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program is established within the department to provide renewable energy matching grants for demonstration, commercialization, research, and development projects relating to renewable energy technologies and innovative technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency for vehicles and commercial buildings. (2) Matching grants for projects […]

377.805 – Energy efficiency and conservation clearinghouse.

377.805 Energy efficiency and conservation clearinghouse.—The Office of Energy within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in consultation with the Public Service Commission, the Florida Building Commission, and the Florida Energy Systems Consortium, shall develop a clearinghouse of information regarding cost savings associated with various energy efficiency and conservation measures. The Department of Agriculture and […]

377.808 – Florida Green Government Grants Act.

377.808 Florida Green Government Grants Act.— (1) This section may be cited as the “Florida Green Government Grants Act.” (2) The department shall use funds specifically appropriated to award grants under this section to assist local governments, including municipalities, counties, and school districts, in the development and implementation of programs that achieve green standards. Green standards shall be […]

377.809 – Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program.

377.809 Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program.— (1) The Department of Economic Opportunity, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, shall implement an Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program for the purpose of developing a model to help communities cultivate green economic development, encourage renewable electric energy generation, manufacture products that contribute to energy conservation and green jobs, and […]

377.810 – Natural gas fuel fleet vehicle rebate program.

377.810 Natural gas fuel fleet vehicle rebate program.— (1) CREATION AND PURPOSE OF PROGRAM.—There is created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services a natural gas fuel fleet vehicle rebate program. The purpose of this program is to help reduce transportation costs in this state and encourage freight mobility investments that contribute to the economic growth […]

377.814 – Municipal Solid Waste-to-Energy Program.

377.814 Municipal Solid Waste-to-Energy Program.— (1) CREATION AND PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM.—The Municipal Solid Waste-to-Energy Program is created within the department. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance grants and incentive grants to municipal solid waste-to-energy facilities to incentivize the production and sale of energy from municipal solid waste-to-energy facilities while also reducing the […]

377.815 – Alternative fueling stations and electric vehicle charging stations.

377.815 Alternative fueling stations and electric vehicle charging stations.—The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may post information on its website relating to alternative fueling stations or electric vehicle charging stations that are available for public use in this state. (1) As used in this section, the term “alternative fuel” means nontraditional transportation fuel, such as pure […]

377.816 – Qualified energy conservation bond allocation.

377.816 Qualified energy conservation bond allocation.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a) “Eligible issuer” means an entity that is created under or pursuant to the constitution or laws of this state and that is authorized by this state to issue bonds or enter into a lease-purchase agreement, or any other entity in this state authorized […]