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Florida Incentives and Laws for Other

The list below contains summaries of all Florida incentives and laws related to Other.

State Incentives

Alternative Fuels Production Incentive

The Innovation Incentive Program within the Florida Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development provides resources for business projects that allow the state to compete effectively for high-value research and development, including alternative and renewable energy projects. To qualify, an alternative and renewable energy project must involve collaboration with an institution of higher education; provide the state a minimum full return on investment within a 20-year period; include matching funds from the applicant or other available sources; and be located in Florida. Additional criteria may apply. For the purpose of this incentive, alternative and renewable energy means electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy produced using one or more of the following energy sources: ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, biobutanol, biodiesel, biomass, biogas, hydrogen fuel cells, ocean energy, hydrogen, solar, hydro, wind, or geothermal. Incentive awards are subject to state funding availability. (Reference Florida Statutes 288.1089)

Renewable Energy Grants

The Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program and Farm to Fuel Grants Program provide matching grants for demonstration, commercialization, research, and development projects related to renewable energy technologies or bioenergy. Incentive awards are subject to state funding availability. As of June 2011, these programs have not been funded for 2011; however, federal funding may be available through the Florida Energy and Climate Commission to support selected state energy grant programs. (Reference Florida Statutes 377.804 and 570.954)

Utility/Private Incentives

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - Coulomb Technologies

Coulomb Technologies' ChargePoint America program offers EVSE at no cost to individuals or entities in the Orlando metropolitan area. To be eligible for free home charging stations, individuals living within the specified area must purchase a qualified plug-in electric vehicle. Application information is available on the ChargePoint America website. In most cases, installation will be paid for by the EVSE owner; some cities, states, and utilities, however, will provide funding towards installation costs. All participants in the ChargePoint America program must agree to anonymous data collection after installation. Additional restrictions may apply.

Laws and Regulations

Provision for Renewable Fuels Investment

To create jobs and improve the state's general infrastructure, the Florida State Board of Administration may invest up to 1.5% of the net assets of the system trust fund in technology and growth investments of businesses operating in Florida, including businesses related to biofuels, renewable energy, and other related applications. (Reference Florida Statutes 215.47)

Ethanol Production Credit

County governments are eligible to receive waste reduction credits for using yard clippings, clean wood waste, or paper waste as feedstock for the production of clean-burning fuels such as ethanol. (Reference Florida Statutes 403.706)