National Policy — policy in action
Florida
- CS for SB 1764 / 2022
This grant program addresses the need for renewable energy solutions and waste management by promoting the construction of municipal solid waste to energy facilities. Municipal solid waste-to-energy facilities utilize controlled combustion to thermally break down solid waste and produce electricity, steam, or other forms of energy, reducing landfill waste by about 87%.
- SB 7018 / 2020
Related to Section 3 of this bill, Florida governing agencies are required to assess, plan, and design the development of electric vehicle charging station infrastructure along the State Highway System.
- Rule 25-6.065 / 2019
To reduce fossil fuel dependence in Florida, Interconnection and Net Metering of Customer-Owned Renewable Generation promotes small-customer owned renewable energy generation. Net metering is a crucial component which allows customers to offset their electricity consumption, facilitating the integration of renewable energy within the built environment.
- Statute 163.04 / 2019
This law fosters the growth of clean and sustainable power sources by granting individuals the freedom to adopt renewable energy devices without unnecessary restrictions. It aims to safeguard the development of solar energy in Florida by prohibiting any ordinance by a local governing body that hinders the installation of solar technology.
Resources
Plans, reports, green banks, and contacts to explore:
Miami promotes sustainable design through requiring developers of projects over 7,000 square feet to pay a 5% fee of construction costs towards city climate mitigation efforts, with a partial refund for buildings that acquire LEED certification.
- Orlando Ordinance 2016-64 / 2016
Designers can influence how building owners reshape Orlando structures to be more energy efficient through complying with Orlando’s ordinance, which requires building owners to conduct an energy audit or retro-commissioning every five years unless their building earns an ENERGY STAR score at or above 50.
- PACE Program / 2010
Designers can recommend the use of this financing tool that provides 100% of the costs associated with resilience and energy efficiency upgrades or installations through long-term, fixed-rate financing. The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is an affordable and accessible pathway to implement energy-saving technologies for property.
How to Participate
To help advance climate action –– check if your local, state, or national government is proposing new policies, codes, or regulations that champion decarbonization. Local, state, national, and international climate policy tracking tools are included below for easy access.
Join a climate action advocacy group in a well-informed, professional organization to leverage their experience and resources. Consider these respected organizations: Achieving Net Zero / AIA Advocacy / ASLA Advocacy / Carbon Leadership Forum Advocacy / USGBC Advocacy
