OUR PRIORITIES
Florida’s recent hurricanes underscore the need for high-value, nature-based solutions such as mangroves, reefs, and wetlands. Nature-based solutions are also a cost-effective solution to reducing risk and stabilizing affordable insurance from flooding, extreme weather events, and sea level rise. Policy solutions include:
Increase funding for the Resilient Florida Trust Fund to $250 million annually to meet the robust demand for critical infrastructure projects and leverage nature-based solution benefits to reduce risk.
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Conduct a feasibility study to quantify the risk reduction benefits of nature-based solutions to enhance statewide resilience, mitigate flood risks, and reduce insurance costs and develop a science-based framework for implementation.
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Advance solutions that reduce risk mitigation costs, including the continued deployment of the Elevate Florida and My Safe Florida Home mitigation programs to support at-risk communities and stabilize insurance.
Strengthen Disaster Preparedness
Diversifying Florida’s energy is a solution for affordably meeting the state’s increasing energy demands. While natural gas prices are expected to rise in response to increased demand, solar costs have come down 90% in the last 20 years. New research shows that Florida’s heavy reliance on natural gas puts consumers at risk of up to $21 billion in increased fuel costs by 2034. Investments in solar generation are 20-28% less expensive than natural gas and are a critical hedge to protect consumers from volatile price spikes from natural gas. Florida must continue to aggressively build solar and modernize the grid to stabilize Floridians’ electric bills and reduce costs. Policies and investments that will benefit Florida families include:
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Eliminate barriers and promote unbiased access to the adoption of residential and commercial solar and battery storage solutions, to protect energy choice and consumer costs.
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Require and fund a robust analysis of grid resilience and best practices to enhance it, so that Florida can meet projected load growth with secure and affordable energy.
Focus on Homegrown Energy
Solar
Prioritize Future Ready Transportation
Florida is the #2 state for electric vehicle adoption and a national leader in emerging technology. By taking a leadership role through targeted investments, supporting market demand, and strengthening infrastructure, we can continue to support consumer vehicle choice, enhance trade and port operations, and boost resilience during extreme weather events. Policy solutions include:
Ensure regulatory fairness for vehicle fueling infrastructure, remove punitive barriers that create an uneven playing field, and enable robust statewide systems that strengthen emergency evacuation capacity during hurricanes and extreme weather events.
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Advance regulatory reforms that reduce delays and bureaucratic hurdles for shore power projects to boost trade efficiency, improve port operations, and enhance the flow of goods.
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Increase investments in ports and consider sales tax caps for electrified freight equipment as a modernization strategy to ensure global competitiveness, with fuel-efficient cargo-handling equipment helping lower costs and increase profits for Florida businesses.