FL S1360

Creates an energy security and disaster resilience pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to encourage distributed energy generation and storage technologies at critical facilities during natural disasters or emergencies.

Defines eligible facilities as emergency operations centers, hospitals, airports, ports, public safety buildings, water systems, and other government facilities providing disaster-related services.

Establishes grants covering 30 percent of direct capital and labor costs for purchasing and installing onsite solar energy storage systems that can operate independently from the grid with at least 24 hours of backup power capacity.

Requires the department to conduct a study by December 31, 2022, assessing the effectiveness of solar and renewable energy storage technologies, with recommendations for expanding the program statewide and improving utility and planning policies.

Appropriates $10 million in nonrecurring General Revenue Fund money for fiscal year 2021-2022, with up to $100,000 for program administration and up to $150,000 for the study, with the pilot program expiring January 1, 2024.