HB 1645 — Energy Resources

hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 377.802, F.S., relating to the purpose of the act;

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requiring the commission to Pageconduct 5ofan 39assessment CODING:of the security and resiliency of the state's electric grid and natural gas facilities against physical threats and cyber threats;

requiring the commission to consult with the Division of Emergency Management and the Florida Digital Service;

requiring cooperation from all operating Page 4of 33 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 conductfacilities anin assessment of the securitystate andrelating resiliencyto ofsuch theassessment; state's electric grid and natural gas facilities against physical threats and cyber threats;

requiring the commission to consult with the Division of Emergency Management and the Florida Digital Service;

requiring cooperation from all operating facilities in the state relating to such assessment;

requiring the Department of Transportation, in Pageconsultation 6ofwith 39the CODING:Office of Energy within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, to study and evaluate the potential development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure to support hydrogen- powered vehicles;

requiring the department to submit by a specified date a report to the Governor and the Page 5of 33 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 consultationLegislature withthat thecontains Officeits offindings Energy within the Department of Agriculture and Consumerrecommendations Services,for tospecified studyactions andthat evaluatemay accommodate the potentialfuture development of hydrogen fueling infrastructureinfrastructure; to support hydrogen- powered vehicles;

requiring the department to submit by a specified date a report to the Governor and the Legislature that contains its findings and recommendations for specified actions that may accommodate the future development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure;

Page(a) 7of"Natural 39gas" CODING:means all forms of fuel commonly or commercially known or sold as natural gas, including compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas.

(b) "Natural gas reserve" means a facility that is capable of storing and transporting and, when operational, actively stores and transports a supply of natural gas.

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hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 (a)(c) "Natural"Public gas"utility" meanshas allthe formssame ofmeaning fuel commonly or commercially known or sold as naturaldefined gas,in includings. compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas.

(b) "Natural gas reserve" means a facility that is capable of storing and transporting and, when operational, actively stores and transports a supply of natural gas.

(c) "Public utility" has the same meaning as defined in s.

(4) After July 1, 2024, a local government may not amend Pageits 8ofcomprehensive 39plan, CODING:land use map, zoning districts, or land development regulations in a manner that would conflict with a resiliency facility's classification as a permitted and allowable use, including, but not limited to, an amendment that causes a resiliency facility to be a nonconforming use, structure, or development.

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hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 itsSection comprehensive2. plan, land use map, zoning districts, or land development regulations in a manner that would conflict with a resiliency facility's classification as a permitted and allowable use, including, but not limited to, an amendment that causes a resiliency facility to be a nonconforming use, structure, or development.

Section 2.

(2) State agencies shall contract for meeting and conference space only with hotels or conference facilities that have received the "Green Lodging" designation from the Department of Environmental Protection for best practices in water, energy, and waste efficiency standards, unless the responsible state agency head makes a determination that no Page 9of8of 3933 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 (2) State agencies shall contract for meeting and conference space only with hotels or conference facilities that have received the "Green Lodging" designation from the Department of Environmental Protection for best practices in water, energy, and waste efficiency standards, unless the responsible state agency head makes a determination that no other viable alternative exists.

Page(a) 10State of39business CODING:travel, designated operator;

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 (a) State business travel, designated operator;

(f)Page Off-road9of vehicle,33 motorcycle,CODING: or all-terrain vehicle;

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hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1645 2024 (f) Off-road vehicle, motorcycle, or all-terrain vehicle;

State agencies administering central fueling operations for state-owned vehicles shall Pageprocure 11biofuels of39for CODING:fleet needs to the greatest extent practicable.

(3)(a) The Department of Management Services shall, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, develop a Florida Humane Preferred Energy Products List.

In developing the list, the Page 10 of33 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 procuredepartment biofuelsmust assess products currently available for fleetpurchase needsunder state term contracts that contain or consist of an energy storage device with a capacity of greater than one kilowatt-hour or that contain or consist of an energy generation device with a capacity of greater than 500 watts and identify specific products that appear to be largely made free from forced labor, irrespective of the greatestage extentof practicable.the worker.

(3)(a) The Department of Management Services shall, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, develop a Florida Humane Preferred Energy Products List.

In developing the list, the department must assess products currently available for purchase under state term contracts that contain or consist of an energy storage device with a capacity of greater than one kilowatt-hour or that contain or consist of an energy generation device with a capacity of greater than 500 watts and identify specific products that appear to be largely made free from forced labor, irrespective of the age of the worker.

Imposed on the basis of a characteristic that has been held by the United States Supreme Court or the Florida Supreme Court to be protected against discrimination under the PageFourteenth 12Amendment of39to CODING:the United States Constitution or under s.

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution or under s.

(b)Page When11 procuringof33 theCODING: types of energy products described in paragraph (a) from state term contracts, state agencies and political subdivisions shall first consult the Florida Humane Preferred Energy Products List and may not purchase or procure products not included in the list.

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hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1645 2024 (b) When procuring the types of energy products described in paragraph (a) from state term contracts, state agencies and political subdivisions shall first consult the Florida Humane Preferred Energy Products List and may not purchase or procure products not included in the list.

163.01 that generates, Pagesells, 13or of39transmits CODING:electrical energy;

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 sells, or transmits electrical energy;

or (e) A Category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer or Category II liquefied petroleum gas dispenser or Category III liquefiedPage petroleum12 gasof33 cylinderCODING: exchange operator as defined in s.

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hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1645 2024 liquefied petroleum gas cylinder exchange operator as defined in s.

(5) Any municipality, county, special district, development district, or political subdivision charter, Pageresolution, 14ordinance, of39rule, CODING:code, policy, or action that is preempted by this act that existed before or on July 1, 2021, is void.

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 resolution, ordinance, rule, code, policy, or action that is preempted by this act that existed before or on July 1, 2021, is void.

SectionSubsection 366.042,(10) Floridais Statutes,added isto createdsection 366.04, Florida Statutes, to read:

366.042366.04 MutualJurisdiction aid agreements of electriccommission.— cooperativesPage and13 municipalof33 electricCODING: utilities.- (1) For the purposes of restoring power following a natural disaster that is subject to a state of emergency declared by the Governor, all electric cooperatives and municipal electric utilities shall enter into and maintain, at a minimum, one of the following:

(a) A mutual aid agreement with a municipal electric utility;

(b) A mutual aid agreement with an electric cooperative;

(c) A mutual aid agreement with a public utility;

or (d) A pre-event agreement with a private contractor.

(2) All electric cooperatives and municipal electric utilities operating in this state shall annually submit to the commission an attestation, in conformity with s.

92.525, stating that the organization has complied with the requirements of this section on or before May 15.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to give the commission jurisdiction over the terms and conditions of a mutual aid agreement or agreement with a private contractor entered into by an electric cooperative or a Page 15 of39 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 municipal(10) electricIn utility.the exercise of its jurisdiction, the commission, without specific legislative authority, may not authorize a public utility to expand the scope of its regulated business activity to include direct sales of energy to a consumer solely for the consumer's use in powering means of transportation owned by the consumer.

(3)This Theprovision commissiondoes shallnot compileapply theto attestationslimited andor annuallypilot submitprograms aapproved copyby to the Divisioncommission ofbefore EmergencyJanuary Management1, no2024. later than May 30.

(4) An electric cooperative or municipal electric utility that submits the attestation required by this section is eligible to receive state financial assistance, if such funding is available, for power restoration efforts following a natural disaster that is subject to a state of emergency declared by the Governor.

(5) An electric cooperative or municipal electric utility that does not submit an attestation required by this section is ineligible to receive state financial assistance for power restoration efforts following a natural disaster that is subject to a state of emergency declared by the Governor, until such time as the attestation is submitted.

(6) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit, limit, or disqualify an electric cooperative or municipal electric utility from receiving funding under The Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C.

5121 et seq., or any other federal program, including programs administered by the state.

(7) This section does not expand or alter the jurisdiction of the commission over public utilities or electric utilities.

Section 366.057,366.94, Florida Statutes, is createdamended to read:

Page366.94 16Electric of39vehicle CODING:charging stations.— (1) The provision of electric vehicle charging to the public by a nonutility is not the retail sale of electricity for the purposes of this chapter.

The rates, terms, and conditions of electric vehicle charging services by a nonutility are not subject to regulation under this chapter.

This section does not affect the ability of individuals, businesses, or governmental entities to acquire, install, or use an electric vehicle charger for their own vehicles.

(2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall adopt rules to provide definitions, methods of sale, labeling requirements, and price-posting requirements for electric vehicle charging stations to allow for consistency for consumers and the industry.

(3)(a) It is unlawful for a person to stop, stand, or park Page 14 of33 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 366.057a Retirementvehicle ofthat electricalis powernot plants.-Acapable public utility shall provide notice to the commission at least 90 days before the full retirement of using an electrical powerrecharging plantstation ifwithin theany dateparking ofspace suchspecifically retirementdesignated doesfor notcharging coincidean withelectric thevehicle. retirement date in the public utility's most recently approved depreciation study.

No(b) laterIf thana 90law daysenforcement afterofficer suchfinds notice,a motor vehicle in violation of this subsection, the commissionofficer mayor schedulespecialist ashall hearingcharge tothe determineoperator whetheror retirementother person in charge of the plantvehicle isin prudentviolation andwith consistenta withnoncriminal thetraffic state'sinfraction, energypunishable policyas goalsprovided in s.

377.601(2).316.008(4) or s.

At318.18. a hearing scheduled under this section, the utility shall present its proposed retirement date for the plant, remaining depreciation expense on the plant, any other costs to be recovered in relation to the plant, and any planned replacement capacity.

(4) The commission may approve voluntary public utility programs to become effective on or after January 1, 2025, for residential, customer-specific electric vehicle charging if the commission determines that the rates and rate structure of the program will not adversely impact the public utility's general body of ratepayers.

All revenues received from the program must be credited to the public utility's retail ratepayers.

This provision does not preclude cost recovery for electric vehicle charging programs approved by the commission before January 1, 2024.

Subsection (4) is added to Section 366.94, Florida Statutes, to read:

366.94 Electric vehicle charging stations.— (4) Upon petition of a public utility, the commission may approve voluntary electric vehicle charging programs to become effective on or after January 1, 2025, to include, but not be limited to, residential, fleet, and public electric vehicle charging, upon a determination by the commission that the utility's general body of ratepayers, as a whole, will not pay to support recovery of its electric vehicle charging investment by the end of the useful life of the assets dedicated to the electric vehicle charging service.

This provision does not Page 17 of39 CODING:

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 preclude cost recovery for electric vehicle charging programs approved by the commission before January 1, 2024.

Section 7.

(b) "Facilities relocation" means the physical moving, modification,Page or15 reconstructionof33 ofCODING: public utility facilities to accommodate the requirements imposed by an authority.

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hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1645 2024 modification, or reconstruction of public utility facilities to accommodate the requirements imposed by an authority.

(e) "Public utility" or "utility" has the same meaning as Pagein 18s. of39 CODING:

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 in s.

A utility's decision to proceed with implementing a plan before filing such a petition does not constitutePage imprudence.16 of33 CODING:

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hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1645 2024 constitute imprudence.

(4) All costs approved for recovery through the natural Pagegas 19facilities of39relocation CODING:cost recovery clause must be allocated to customer classes pursuant to the rate design most recently approved by the commission.

(5) If a capital expenditure is recoverable as a natural gas facilities relocation cost, the public utility may recover the annual depreciation on the cost, calculated at the public utility's current approved depreciation rates, and a return on the undepreciated balance of the costs at the public utility's weighted average cost of capital using the last approved return Page 17 of33 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 gason facilitiesequity. relocation cost recovery clause must be allocated to customer classes pursuant to the rate design most recently approved by the commission.

(5) If a capital expenditure is recoverable as a natural gas facilities relocation cost, the public utility may recover the annual depreciation on the cost, calculated at the public utility's current approved depreciation rates, and a return on the undepreciated balance of the costs at the public utility's weighted average cost of capital using the last approved return on equity.

Section 8.7.

and Pagethat 20the of39implementation CODING:of alternative energy technologies can be a source of new jobs and employment opportunities for many Floridians.

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 that the implementation of alternative energy technologies can be a source of new jobs and employment opportunities for many Floridians.

In focusing the government's policy and efforts to benefit and protect our state,Page its18 citizens,of33 andCODING: its resources, the Legislature believes that a single government entity with a specific focus on energy and climate change is both desirable and advantageous.

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hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1645 2024 state, its citizens, and its resources, the Legislature believes that a single government entity with a specific focus on energy and climate change is both desirable and advantageous.

Page(c) 21Ensuring of39a CODING:secure, resilient, and reliable energy supply, with an emphasis on a diverse supply of domestic energy resources.

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 (c) Ensuring a secure, resilient, and reliable energy supply, with an emphasis on a diverse supply of domestic energy resources.

(a)Page Develop19 andof33 PromoteCODING: the cost-effective development and effective use of a diverse supply of domestic energy resources in the state and, discourage all forms of energy waste, and recognize and address the potential of global climate change wherever possible.

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hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1645 2024 (a) Develop and Promote the cost-effective development and effective use of a diverse supply of domestic energy resources in the state and, discourage all forms of energy waste, and recognize and address the potential of global climate change wherever possible.

(e)(d) Utilize and manage effectively energy resources Pageused 22within of39state CODING:agencies.

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 used within state agencies.

(h)(g) Consider in its decisions the energy needs of each economic sector, including residential, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and governmental uses, and reduce those needs wheneverPage possible.20 of33 CODING:

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hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1645 2024 whenever possible.

(l)(k) Develop and maintain energy emergency preparedness Pageplans 23to of39minimize CODING:the effects of an energy shortage within this state Florida.

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 plans to minimize the effects of an energy shortage within this state Florida.

Section 9.

377.804 to assurePage a21 robustof33 grantCODING: portfolio.

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hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1645 2024 assure a robust grant portfolio.

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(e)(h) Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 in order to implement all powers and duties described in this section.

Section 9.

Subsection (1) and paragraphs (e), (f), and (m) of subsection (2) of section 377.703, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

377.703 Additional functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.— (1) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—Recognizing that energy supply and Page 22 of33 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 366.82.demand questions have become a major area of concern to the state which must be dealt with by effective and well-coordinated state action, it is the intent of the Legislature to promote the efficient, effective, and economical management of energy problems, centralize energy coordination responsibilities, pinpoint responsibility for conducting energy programs, and ensure the accountability of state agencies for the implementation of s.

(e)(h) Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 in order to implement all powers and duties described in this section.

Section 10.

Subsection (1) and paragraphs (e), (f), (h), and (m) of subsection (2) of section 377.703, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

377.703 Additional functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.— (1) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—Recognizing that energy supply and demand questions have become a major area of concern to the state which must be dealt with by effective and well-coordinated state action, it is the intent of the Legislature to promote the efficient, effective, and economical management of energy problems, centralize energy coordination responsibilities, pinpoint responsibility for conducting energy programs, and ensure the accountability of state agencies for the implementation of s.

Page(e) 25The of39department CODING:shall analyze energy data collected and prepare long-range forecasts of energy supply and demand in coordination with the Florida Public Service Commission, which is responsible for electricity and natural gas forecasts.

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 (e) The department shall analyze energy data collected and prepare long-range forecasts of energy supply and demand in coordination with the Florida Public Service Commission, which is responsible for electricity and natural gas forecasts.

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377.601(2) effects on the state's environment and social services resulting from energy resource development activities or from energy supply Pageconstraints, 26or of39both. CODING:

(f) The department shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature reflecting its activities and making recommendations for policies for improvement of the state's response to energy supply and demand and its effect on the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of this state.

The report must include a report from the Florida Public Service Commission on electricity and natural gas and information on energy conservation programs conducted and underway in the past Page 24 of33 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 constraints,year orand both.include recommendations for energy efficiency and conservation programs for the state, including:

(f) The department shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature reflecting its activities and making recommendations for policies for improvement of the state's response to energy supply and demand and its effect on the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of this state.

The report must include a report from the Florida Public Service Commission on electricity and natural gas and information on energy conservation programs conducted and underway in the past year and include recommendations for energy efficiency and conservation programs for the state, including:

(h) The department shall promote the development and use of renewable energy resources, in conformance with chapter 187 and s.

377.601, by:

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Establishing goals and strategies for increasing the Page 27 of39 CODING:

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 use of renewable energy in this state.

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Aiding and promoting the commercialization of renewable energy resources, in cooperation with the Florida Energy Systems Consortium;

the Florida Solar Energy Center;

and any other federal, state, or local governmental agency that may seek to promote research, development, and the demonstration of renewable energy equipment and technology.

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Identifying barriers to greater use of renewable energy resources in this state, and developing specific recommendations for overcoming identified barriers, with findings and recommendations to be submitted annually in the report to the Governor and Legislature required under paragraph (f).

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In cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Commerce, the Florida Energy Systems Consortium, the Florida Solar Energy Center, and the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, investigating opportunities, pursuant to the national Energy Policy Act of 1992, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, and any subsequent federal legislation, for renewable energy resources, electric vehicles, and other renewable energy manufacturing, distribution, installation, and financing efforts that enhance this state's position as the leader in renewable energy research, development, and use.

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Undertaking other initiatives to advance the Page 28 of39 CODING:

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 development and use of renewable energy resources in this state.

In the exercise of its responsibilities under this paragraph, the department shall seek the assistance of the renewable energy industry in this state and other interested parties and may enter into contracts, retain professional consulting services, and expend funds appropriated by the Legislature for such purposes.

Section 11.10.

SectionSections 377.708,377.801, Florida377.802, Statutes,377.803, is377.804, createdPage to25 read:of33 CODING:

377.708 Wind energy.- (1) DEFINITIONS.-As used in this section, the term:

(a) "Coastline" means the established line of mean high Page 29 of39 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 water.377.808, 377.809, and 377.816, Florida Statutes, are repealed.

(b)Section "Department"11. means the Department of Environmental Protection.

(c) "Offshore wind energy facility" means any wind energy facility located on waters of this state, including other buildings, structures, vessels, or electrical transmission cabling to be sited on waters of this state, or connected to corresponding onshore substations that are used to support the operation of one or more wind turbines sited or constructed on waters of this state and any submerged lands or territorial waters that are not under the jurisdiction of the state.

(d) "Real property" has the same meaning as provided in s.

192.001(12).

(e) "Waters of this state" has the same meaning as s.

327.02, except the term also includes all state submerged lands.

(f) "Wind energy facility" means an electrical wind generation facility or expansion thereof having at least a 400- watt rated capacity, including substations;

meteorological data towers;

aboveground, underground, and electrical transmission lines;

and transformers, control systems, and other buildings or structures under common ownership or operating control used to support the operation of the facility the primary purpose of which is to offer electricity supply for sale.

(g) "Wind turbine" means a device or apparatus that has the capability to convert kinetic wind energy into rotational Page 30 of39 CODING:

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hb1645-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645 2024 energy that drives an electrical generator consisting of a tower body and rotator with two or more blades.

The term includes both horizontal and vertical axis turbines.

The term does not include devices used to measure wind speed and direction, such as an anemometer.

(2) PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES.- (a) The construction, operation, or expansion of an offshore wind energy facility in this state is prohibited.

(b) The construction or operation of a wind turbine on real property within 1 mile of coastline in this state is prohibited.

(c) The construction or operation of a wind turbine on waters of this state and any submerged lands is prohibited.

(3) REVIEW.-The department shall review all applications for federal wind energy leases in the territorial waters of the United States adjacent to waters of this state and shall signify its approval of or objection to each application.

(4) INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.-The department may bring an action for injunctive relief against any person who owns, constructs, or operates an offshore wind energy facility or a wind turbine in this state in violation of this section.

Section 12.

Sections 377.801, 377.802, 377.803, 377.804, 377.808, 377.809, and 377.816, Florida Statutes, are repealed.

Section 13.

377.816, Florida PageStatutes, 31there of39may CODING:not be:

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Section 14.12.

(d)Page "Florida26 renewableof33 energyCODING: facility" means a facility in the state that produces electricity for sale from renewable energy, as defined in s.

377.803.

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377.803.

Section 13.

Section 16.14.

380.0651 Statewide guidelines, standards, and exemptions.— (2)Page STATUTORY27 EXEMPTIONS.—Theof33 followingCODING: developments are exempt from s.

380.06:

(w) Any development in an energy economic zone designated Page 33 of39 CODING:

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380.06:

(w) Any development in an energy economic zone designated pursuant to s.

Section 17.15.

(a) Natural gas transmission pipelines which are less than 100 15 miles in length or which do not cross a county line, unlessPage the28 applicantof33 hasCODING: elected to apply for certification under ss.

403.9401-403.9425.

(b) Natural gas transmission pipelines for which a Page 34 of39 CODING:

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403.9401-403.9425.

(b) Natural gas transmission pipelines for which a certificate of public convenience and necessity has been issued under s.

Section 18.16.

However, all flags must be displayed in a respectful manner consistent with thePage requirements29 forof33 theCODING: United States flag under 36 U.S.C.

chapter 10.

(b) Types or fuel sources of energy production which may Page 35 of39 CODING:

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chapter 10.

(b) Types or fuel sources of energy production which may be used, delivered, converted, or supplied by the following entities to serve customers within the association that such entities are authorized to serve:

SectionPage 19.30 of33 CODING:

(1) The Public Service Commission shall conduct an assessment of the security and resiliency of the state's electric grid and natural gas facilities against both Page 36 of39 CODING:

hb1645-02-c2hb1645-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB1645CS/HB1645 2024 physicalSection threats17. and cyber threats.

(1) The Public Service Commission shall conduct an assessment of the security and resiliency of the state's electric grid and natural gas facilities against both physical threats and cyber threats.

Section 20.18.

(1) Recognizing the evolution and advances that have occurred and continue to occur in nuclear power technologies, the Public Service Commission shall study and evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of using advanced nuclear power technologies, including small modular reactors, to meet the electrical power needs of the state, and research means to encourage and foster the installation and use ofPage such31 technologiesof33 atCODING: military installations in the state in partnership with public utilities.

In conducting this study, the commission shall consult with the Department of Environmental Page 37 of39 CODING:

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In conducting this study, the commission shall consult with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Division of Emergency Management.

Section 21.19.

(2) By April 1, 2025, the Department of Transportation shall prepare and submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, containing its findings and any recommendations for potential legislativePage or32 administrativeof33 actionsCODING: that may accommodate the future development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure in a manner consistent with the energy policy goals in s.

377.601(2), Page 38 of39 CODING:

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Section377.601(2), 22.Florida Statutes.

Section 20.

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