Florida adopted no new clean energy policies or incentives in 2023

Florida adopted no new clean energy policies or incentives in 2023
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Florida implemented no clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2023, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

Since 2010, the state has adopted at least an additional 34 clean energy-related policies.

In 2023, Massachusetts led the nation with eight new measures, while Kansas and 22 others states did not adopt any.

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on energy-related incentives and regulations across the United States. It is managed by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University and offers one of the most detailed collections of data on renewable energy and energy efficiency programs.

DSIRE tracks programs offered by federal, state, and local governments, as well as those provided by investor-owned utilities and larger municipal or cooperative utilities. The database includes summaries of incentives available in U.S. territories and details a wide range of support tools—from tax incentives, grants, loans, and rebates to industry recruitment efforts and performance-based incentives.

In addition to financial incentives, DSIRE covers regulatory and policy information related to clean energy adoption. These include building energy codes, public benefit funds, appliance and equipment efficiency standards, and energy requirements for public buildings. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, businesses, and consumers seeking to understand and access clean energy opportunities nationwide.

The database is limited to incentives and policies offered by investor-owned utilities across the U.S., along with electric cooperatives and municipal utilities that serve more than 30,000 customers.

New Renewable Energy Incentives by State
State 2023 2022 % Change
Alabama 17 15 13.3%
Alaska 15 15 0%
Arizona 50 50 0%
Arkansas 24 22 9.1%
California 151 148 2%
Colorado 98 94 4.3%
Connecticut 44 43 2.3%
Delaware 30 28 7.1%
District of Columbia 20 19 5.3%
Florida 70 70 0%
Georgia 32 30 6.7%
Guam 3 3 0%
Hawaii 29 29 0%
Idaho 32 32 0%
Illinois 65 61 6.6%
Indiana 58 55 5.5%
Iowa 44 42 4.8%
Kansas 12 12 0%
Kentucky 26 25 4%
Louisiana 21 19 10.5%
Maine 23 20 15%
Maryland 69 68 1.5%
Massachusetts 76 68 11.8%
Michigan 45 44 2.3%
Minnesota 131 129 1.6%
Mississippi 21 19 10.5%
Missouri 57 57 0%
Montana 25 24 4.2%
Nebraska 19 19 0%
Nevada 24 24 0%
New Hampshire 42 35 20%
New Jersey 49 45 8.9%
New Mexico 40 40 0%
New York 92 90 2.2%
North Carolina 63 61 3.3%
North Dakota 14 13 7.7%
Northern Mariana Islands 3 3 0%
Ohio 35 35 0%
Oklahoma 31 30 3.3%
Oregon 98 94 4.3%
Pennsylvania 60 59 1.7%
Puerto Rico 10 10 0%
Rhode Island 29 29 0%
South Carolina 38 38 0%
South Dakota 19 18 5.6%
Tennessee 13 13 0%
Texas 113 113 0%
Utah 27 27 0%
Vermont 61 54 13%
Virgin Islands 7 7 0%
Virginia 44 44 0%
Washington 81 79 2.5%
West Virginia 8 8 0%
Wisconsin 47 46 2.2%
Wyoming 17 17 0%


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