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Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Financing Authorization |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Florida
Local governments may offer funding to property owners within their jurisdiction to help finance EVSE installations on their property or enter into a financing agreement for the same purpose. For additional information, property owners should contact their local government. (Reference Florida Statutes 163.08)
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| Florida |
Authorization for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Incentives |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Florida
Local governments may use income from the infrastructure surtax to provide loans, grants, or rebates to residential or commercial property owners to install electric vehicle supply equipment, propane fueling infrastructure, and natural gas fueling infrastructure, if a local government ordinance authorizing this use is approved by referendum. (Reference Florida Statutes 206.9951 and 212.055)
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| Florida |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Regulation Exemption |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Florida
EV charging made available to the public by a non-utility is not considered a retail sale of electricity and, therefore, the rates, terms, and conditions of EV charging services are not subject to regulation. (Reference Florida Statutes 366.94)
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| Florida |
Natural Gas and Propane Retailer License |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Florida
Natural gas and propane retailers must obtain a license from the Florida Department of Revenue. Through December 31, 2023, a retailer that does not hold a valid license is subject to a penalty of $200 per month of operation without a license. Beginning January 1, 2024, the penalty will be 25% of the tax assessed on total purchases. Exemptions may apply. (Reference Florida Statutes 206.9951 and 206.9952)
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| Florida |
Natural Gas and Propane Tax |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Florida
Effective January 1, 2024, propane, compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be subject to an excise tax at a rate of $0.04 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE), plus a $0.01 ninth-cent fuel tax, a $0.01 local option fuel tax, and an additional variable component to be determined by the Florida Department of Revenue (Department) each calendar year for the following 12-month period. To determine this tax, the Department will require each propane and natural gas retailer to file monthly electronic reports beginning February 2024. For taxation purposes, one GGE is equal to 5.66 pounds (lbs.) or 126.67 standard cubic feet of CNG; 6.06 lbs. of LNG; and 1.35 gallons of propane. Exemptions may apply. (Reference Florida Statutes 206.9955, 206.9965, and 206.996)
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| Florida |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentives - Brickell Energy |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Florida
Brickell Energy's aFLoat Program offers two different incentives to facilitate the installation of EVSE in Florida. Through the aFLoat Host Agreement, Brickell Energy will cover the cost of hardware, network service plans, management service, and warranties. Eligible hosts include commercial real estate property owners and managers. Hosts must cover the cost of installation. The aFLoat Rental Plan offers public and commercial locations the EVSE hardware, network service plan, management service, and warranties at a reduced fee. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, see Brickell Energy's aFLoat Program website.
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| Florida |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Policies for Condominiums |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Florida
Condominium associations may not prohibit or restrict the installation or use of EVSE in a homeowner's designated parking space. Condominium associations may put reasonable restrictions on EVSE, but the policies may not significantly increase the cost of the EVSE or prohibit installation. Homeowners may be required to comply with applicable safety codes and architectural standards, engage a licensed installation contractor, provide a certificate of insurance, and reimburse the cost of any increased insurance premium associated with the EVSE. The homeowner of the parking space equipped with EVSE is responsible for the cost of the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, removal, or replacement of the station, as well as any resulting damage to the EVSE or surrounding area. (Reference Florida Statutes 718.113)
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| Florida |
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Pilot Program - Duke Energy |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Florida
Duke Energy offers free Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast EVSE, installation, warranty, and network connection services to its customers through the Park & Plug pilot program. Eligible entities include multi-unit dwellings, workplaces, businesses, and areas along high-traffic corridors. Site hosts are responsible for electricity costs and must agree to participate in the pilot program through December 2022. Additional terms and conditions apply. New applications are not being considered at this time (verified May 2020). For more information, including application requirements, see the Park & Plug website.
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| Florida |
All-Electric Vehicle (EV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebates - KUA |
Utility/Private Incentives |
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Type: Utility/Private Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Florida
Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) provides rebates of $100 to residential customers for the purchase of a new EV and $100 for the purchase and installation of a home EVSE. The EV must be registered to the customer’s address and a proof of purchase is required. The EVSE must be installed by a licensed electrical contractor and must meet all state and local codes. Rebates are limited to one rebate per vehicle and one EVSE rebate per household. For more information, see the KUA Rebates and Participating Contractors website.
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