FL S1888

Creates the energy security and disaster resilience pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to encourage use of solar energy storage systems at critical facilities in areas of critical state concern.

Establishes grants to offset costs for purchase, lease, and installation of onsite solar energy storage systems (solar photovoltaic paired with battery storage) placed into service after January 1, 2018, for eligible critical disaster resilience facilities.

Defines eligible critical facilities as emergency operations centers, hospitals, airports, ports, law enforcement facilities, and other government buildings providing disaster preparedness or response services.

Requires onsite solar energy storage systems to be grid-independent, capable of 24-hour backup power, and located on the facility's premises to offset electrical loads or provide backup during outages.

Directs the Florida Solar Energy Center to complete a study by October 1, 2019, assessing benefits of solar energy storage technologies and recommending statewide policies; appropriates $10 million for fiscal year 2018-2019; program expires July 1, 2020.