Although some of these programs are available for all citizens, the
information below is tailored to the needs of Florida businesses and residents. Visitors
outside Florida should check with their state government to find out
more about the types of energy incentives and options available to them.
The 2006 Florida Energy Act created a renewable energy
technologies grants program, a solar rebate program, a renewable energy
technologies tax incentive program and provides a sales tax holiday for energy
efficient products. Additional funding was provided by the 2007 Florida Legislature to continue the grant and solar rebate programs.
The next round of funding will be at the discretion of the 2008 Legislature.
Information regarding available funding will be posted here in June 2008.
|
Remaining Balances as of August 25, 2008 |
|
Energy Act Program |
Fiscal Year
06-07 |
Fiscal Year
07-08 |
Fiscal Year
08-09 |
|
Solar Rebate* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 ** |
|
Renewable Grant Program |
$0 |
$0 |
$15,000,000.00 |
|
Renewable Tax
Credit |
|
|
|
|
Hydrogen (Vehicles) |
$3,000,000.00 |
$3,000,000.00 |
$3,000,000.00 |
|
Hydrogen (Stationary Fuel Cells) |
$1,500,000.00 |
$1,500,000.00 |
$1,500,000.00 |
|
Biofuels Infrastructure |
$3,152,517.38 |
$2,028,874.98 |
$6,500,000.00 |
|
Renewable
Sales Tax Refund |
|
|
|
|
Hydrogen (Vehicles) |
$0 |
$0 |
$2,000,000.00 |
|
Hydrogen (Stationary Fuel Cells) |
$0 |
$0 |
$1,000,000.00 |
|
Biofuels Infrastructure |
$0 |
$0 |
$1,000,000.00 |
A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.
Designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to
make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products
and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act
of 2005.
Signed by President Bush on August 8, 2005, offers consumers and
businesses federal tax credits beginning in January 2006 for purchasing
fuel-efficient hybrid-electric vehicles and energy-efficient appliances
and products. Most of these tax credits remain in effect through 2007.
Explore options for saving energy and money by using renewable energy at home, at work, in the community
and while driving.
In Florida, hybrids and low emissions vehicles are always permitted in the HOV lane, regardless of passenger occupancy. Check with the Florida Department of Highway Safety to make sure your car qualifies and inquire about getting a decal.
Online collection of data and incentives including more than 3000 documents and several interactive tools covering the topics of alternative transportation fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, idle reduction technologies, fuel blends and fuel economy.
