Fla. Stat. 366.81
Legislative findings and intent

The Legislature finds and declares that it is critical to utilize the most efficient and cost-effective demand-side renewable energy systems and conservation systems in order to protect the health, prosperity, and general welfare of the state and its citizens. Reduction in, and control of, the growth rates of electric consumption and of weather-sensitive peak demand are of particular importance. The Legislature further finds that the Florida Public Service Commission is the appropriate agency to adopt goals and approve plans related to the promotion of demand-side renewable energy systems and the conservation of electric energy and natural gas usage. The Legislature directs the commission to develop and adopt overall goals and authorizes the commission to require each utility to develop plans and implement programs for increasing energy efficiency and conservation and demand-side renewable energy systems within its service area, subject to the approval of the commission. Since solutions to our energy problems are complex, the Legislature intends that the use of solar energy, renewable energy sources, highly efficient systems, cogeneration, and load-control systems be encouraged. Accordingly, in exercising its jurisdiction, the commission shall not approve any rate or rate structure which discriminates against any class of customers on account of the use of such facilities, systems, or devices. This expression of legislative intent shall not be construed to preclude experimental rates, rate structures, or programs. The Legislature further finds and declares that ss. 366.80-366.83 and 403.519 are to be liberally construed in order to meet the complex problems of reducing and controlling the growth rates of electric consumption and reducing the growth rates of weather-sensitive peak demand; increasing the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of electricity and natural gas production and use; encouraging further development of demand-side renewable energy systems; and conserving expensive resources, particularly petroleum fuels.

Source: Section 366.81 — Legislative findings and intent, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0366.­81 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

366.01
Legislative declaration 366.02
Definitions 366.03
General duties of public utility 366.04
Jurisdiction of commission 366.05
Powers 366.06
Rates 366.07
Rates 366.08
Investigations, inspections 366.09
Incrimination at hearing of commission 366.10
Judicial review 366.11
Certain exemptions 366.13
Taxes, not affected 366.14
Regulatory assessment fees 366.015
Interagency liaison 366.15
Medically essential electric public utility service 366.031
Definitions 366.032
Preemption over utility service restrictions 366.041
Rate fixing 366.042
Mutual aid agreements of rural electric cooperatives and municipal electric utilities 366.051
Cogeneration 366.055
Availability of, and payment for, energy reserves 366.057
Retirement of electrical power plants 366.071
Interim rates 366.072
Rate adjustment orders 366.075
Experimental and transitional rates 366.076
Limited proceedings 366.80
Short title 366.81
Legislative findings and intent 366.82
Definition 366.83
Certain laws not applicable 366.91
Renewable energy 366.92
Florida renewable energy policy 366.93
Cost recovery for the siting, design, licensing, and construction of nuclear and integrated gasification combined cycle power plants 366.093
Public utility records 366.94
Electric vehicle charging 366.095
Penalties 366.95
Financing for certain nuclear generating asset retirement or abandonment costs 366.96
Storm protection plan cost recovery 366.97
Redundant poles 366.98
Public utility liability arising out of emergencies and disasters 366.99
Natural gas facilities relocation costs 366.125
Natural gas jurisdiction limits 366.825
Clean Air Act compliance 366.8255
Environmental cost recovery 366.8260
Storm-recovery financing

Current through Fall 2025

§ 366.81. Legislative findings & intent's source at flsenate​.gov