Policy and Resources
State Energy Reports
- Governor's Action Team on Energy and Climate Change - Phase I & II Reports
- Energy Leadership Report 2007
Florida Energy Systems Consortium Economic Analysis
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Florida Report
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Florida Executive Summary
Florida Motor Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Reports
The Florida Motor Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Reports are a comprehensive collection of data depicting trends of fuel consumption, pricing and taxation. The reports are a valuable resource for analyzing historic fuel patterns and determining future fuel projections.
- 2010 Report - Corrected
- 2009 Report
- 2008 Report
- 2007 Report - Corrected
- 2006 Report
- 2005 Report
- 2004 Report
- 2003 Report
- 2002 Report
- 2001 Report
- 2000 Report
- 1999 Report
- 1998 Report
2008 Energy and Economic Development Legislation
House Bill 7135, the 2008 Energy and Economic Development Legislation, was unanimously passed by the 2008 Florida Legislature and signed in by the Governor. This comprehensive energy and economic development policy will stimulate Florida's economy, reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency and give Florida a more secure energy future - guiding the Sunshine State into a new era of alternative energy and "green" industry technologies.
The legislation sets forth a number of new requirements and goals, including the following:
- Consolidating state energy policy within the Florida Energy and Climate Commission, established within the Executive Office of the Governor.
- Creating a Renewable Portfolio Standard for utilities as well as a Renewable Fuel Standard.
- Requiring major emitters to report emissions through The Climate Registry and calling for the development of a cap-and-trade system to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
- Creating a new consortium of state universities to bolster and share research and scientific discoveries in energy technologies.
- Expanding incentive programs to continue encouraging development in alternative and renewable energy technologies, including the Solar Rebate Program and the Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grant Program.
In addition, the package includes provisions to increase energy conservation and efficiency in our homes, businesses and communities in the following ways:
- A grant program encourages local governments to develop and implement "green" programs in their communities.
- The legislation continues the goal of state government, leading by example to reduce harmful emissions and increase efficiency. To achieve this goal, the 2008 Energy and Economic Development Legislation increases energy efficiency requirements for state-owned buildings and directs state agencies to purchase fuel-efficient vehicles, whenever possible.
- Energy efficiency codes for building construction are strengthened, making new buildings at least 50 percent more energy efficient by 2019 and increasing energy efficiency requirements for some appliances, swimming pool equipment and water heaters.
Download the full 2008 Energy and Economic Development Legislation.
2006 Florida Energy Act
On November 10, 2005, former Governor Jeb Bush signed an executive order to develop a statewide comprehensive energy plan. On December 14, 2005, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection hosted the 2005 Florida Energy Forum, bringing together energy experts and business, industry and environmental leaders to share their insight and expertise on Florida's current and future energy demands.
As a result, the State of Florida developed the 2006 Florida Energy Plan evaluating the state's current and future energy needs and outlining proposals for reducing regulatory barriers, diversifying energy sources, encouraging conservation and providing economic incentives to develop alternative energy technology. The plan included a suite of recommendations that were submitted as Senate Bill 888 and eventually passed by the 2006 Florida Legislature. Called the 2006 Florida Energy Act, the bill established the Florida Energy Commission and the Florida Renewable Energy Technologies & Energy Efficiency Act, which created the Renewable Energy Technologies Grants Program and the Solar Energy System Incentives Program, or solar rebate program. The legislation also provided a one-time sales tax holiday for energy efficient products and amended the Florida Power Plant Siting Act to streamline permitting for new power plants and promote the use and development of biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen and other renewable fuels.
