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Overview of Regulations for Renewable Energy Facilities
DISCLAIMER: The Florida Energy Office (FEO) has compiled this list of regulations and requirements for informational purposes only, based on best available information. FEO will not be held liable for any omissions or inaccuracies, or for any consequences arising there from. Organizations and individuals are responsible for complying with all applicable laws of Florida regardless of the information presented here.

 

With respect to the siting of power plants in Florida, under the Power Plant Siting Act (PPSA), steam electric or solar power plants which generate 75 megawatts (MW) or more in capacity would go through the PPSA process. For plants that would generate less than 75 megawatts, general information follows for what permits may be involved that would use a variety of energy efficient power.

 

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General Overview of Regulations
for Renewable Energy Facilities
in Florida

Hydrogen

Solar

Wind Energy

Ocean Energy

Bio-power

Biofuels

 Primary Contacts
Federal Permits and Authorizations              
Notice of Proposed Construction (Height Restrictions)     X  

X

   Federal Aviation Administration
    Waterway Management - Sector Jacksonville       X     U.S. Coast Guard
    Permit Information       X     U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Environment
    Licensing Information       X     Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
   Environmental Impact Statement       X     DOI Minerals Management Services (for projects on Outer Continental Shelf)
    Wildlife Permits     X       U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
State Permits and Authorizations              
For power generation greater than 75 MW              
Power Plant Siting Act X X     X   Siting Coordination Office
Need Determination X X     X   Florida Public Service Commission
For power generation less than 75 MW              
Access & Other Roadway-Related Permits X X X X X X Florida Department of Transportation
Air Permit          X X Florida DEP District Office
    Migratory Bird Nest Removal  and Relocation Permit     X       Florida Fish and Wildlife
Business Incorporation  X X X X X X Florida Department of State
Business License  X X X X X X FL Dept of Business & Professional Regulation
    Coastal Construction Control Line X Florida DEP Bureau of Beaches
    Coastal Protection X X X X X Florida Coastal Management Program
Consumptive Use Permit  X       X X Florida Water Management District