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FL H1427
Bill
Status
3/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
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AI Summary
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Requires the Public Service Commission to consider public health, safety, environment, national security, and economic development when performing its duties.
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Mandates rate structures that prohibit declining block rates, promote energy efficiency, and include performance-based financial rewards and penalties for utilities meeting or exceeding conservation goals.
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Requires impact studies for any proposed power plant covering environmental, public health, safety, economic, and national security impacts over the facility's lifetime.
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Establishes a Sustainable and Renewable Energy Policy Trust Fund with a 25-cent monthly systems charge collected from residential, commercial, and industrial electric utility customers beginning January 1, 2013.
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Creates a direct-support organization for the Office of Energy with a nine-member board to fund renewable energy projects, energy efficiency initiatives, and solar rebate programs.
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Extends the Solar Energy System Incentives Program through June 30, 2016 and increases rebate amounts to $4 per watt for fiscal year 2012-2013, phasing down to $1.50 per watt in subsequent years.
Legislative Description
Energy
Last Action
Died in Energy and Utilities Subcommittee
3/9/2012