HB 193 — State Renewable Energy Goals

Summary

State Renewable Energy Goals; Prohibits drilling or exploration for, or production of, oil, gas, or other petroleum products & permitting & construction of certain related structures; requires statewide renewable energy electricity & carbon emission reductions by specified dates; directs Office of Energy within DACS to develop unified statewide plan & submit plan to Governor & Legislature; creates Renewable Energy Advisory Committee; directs Commissioner of Agriculture to submit annual report to Legislature.

Bill Text

• Introduced H 193 Filed Current pdf

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The bill establishes new renewable energy goals and prohibits the drilling or exploration for fossil fuels in Florida.

• s. 366.91

  None → the term 'biomass' means a power source that is comprised of, but not limited to, combustible residues or gases from forest products manufacturing, waste or coproducts, byproducts, or products from agricultural and orchard crops, waste or coproducts from livestock and poultry operations, waste or byproducts from food processing, urban wood waste, separated municipal food, yard, or solid waste, or municipal liquid waste treatment operations, and landfill gas.

  This change revises and clarifies the definition of 'biomass' in the context of renewable energy.

• s. 366.91

  None → the term 'renewable energy' means electrical energy produced from a method that uses one or more of the following fuels or energy sources: hydrogen produced or resulting from sources other than fossil fuels, biomass, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, ocean energy, and hydroelectric power.

  This change updates the definition of 'renewable energy' to be more inclusive of various energy sources.

• s. 377.24

  None → Notwithstanding this section, chapter, or other law, without exception, the drilling or exploration for, or production of, oil, gas, or other petroleum products are prohibited on the lands and waters of the state.

  This establishes a complete ban on drilling and exploration for fossil fuels in Florida.

• s. 377.242

  A No structure intended for the drilling for, or production of, oil, gas, or other petroleum products may not be permitted or constructed on any submerged land within any bay or estuary. → A structure intended for the drilling for, or production of, oil, gas, or other petroleum products may not be permitted or constructed on any submerged land within any bay or estuary.

  This change enforces stricter controls on where structures for fossil fuel drilling or production can be built.

• s. 377.803

  the term 'renewable energy' means electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy produced from a method that uses one or more of the following fuels or energy sources: hydrogen, biomass, as defined in s. 366.91, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, ocean energy, tidal energy waste heat, or hydroelectric power. → the term 'renewable energy' means electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy produced from a method that uses one or more of the following fuels or energy sources: hydrogen, biomass, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, ocean energy, tidal energy, waste heat, or hydroelectric power.

  This clarification aligns the definition of 'renewable energy' in multiple sections.

• s. 377.821

  None → By 2050, 100 percent of the electricity used in the state will be generated from 100 percent renewable energy as defined in s. 377.803. By 2051, the state will have net zero carbon emissions statewide.

  This sets ambitious renewable energy generation and carbon emission targets for Florida.

• s. 377.821

  None → The Office of Energy within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in consultation with other state agencies, state colleges and universities, public utilities, and other private and public entities, is directed to develop a unified statewide plan to generate 100 percent of the state's electricity from renewable energy by 2050 and reduce the state's carbon emissions to net zero by 2051.

  This mandates the creation of a detailed plan for achieving the state's renewable energy and carbon reduction goals.

• s. 377.821

  None → The plan must include interim goals to reach 50 percent renewable energy statewide by 2040, 40 percent reduction in carbon emissions statewide by 2030, and 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions statewide by 2041.

  This requires the establishment of interim milestones to track progress toward the overall goals.

• s. 377.821

  None → All public agencies, state colleges and universities, and public utilities must cooperate with the office as requested.

  This ensures that all relevant entities collaborate on the implementation of the renewable energy plans.

Action History

1. March 08, 2024

   Died in Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee

2. January 09, 2024

   1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

3. November 02, 2023

   Now in Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee

4. November 02, 2023

   Referred to Commerce Committee

5. November 02, 2023

   Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee

6. November 02, 2023

   Referred to Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee

7. October 17, 2023

   Filed

Sponsors

• Dr. Anna V. Eskamani · Primary
• Robin Bartleman · Cosponsor
• Jennifer "Rita" Harris · Cosponsor
• Dotie Joseph · Cosponsor
• Michele K. Rayner · Cosponsor
• Susan L. Valdés · Cosponsor
• Marie Paule Woodson · Cosponsor

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