Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Financing

This does not constitute tax advice. All persons considering use of available incentives should consult with their own tax professional to determine eligibility, specific amount of benefit available, if any, and further details. STATE OF FLORIDA Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Financing Short Description: Property owners may apply to their local government for funding to help finance installations of EV charging equipment at their property or enter into a financing agreement with the local government for the same purpose. Beneficiary: Purchaser/Installer of an electric vehicle recharging unit Type of Incentive: Help to finance installations of EV charging equipment at the owner's property or enter into a financing agreement. Effective Dates: Current benefit, no sunset date Value of Benefit: Financing for EV charging equipment Full Description: Property owners may apply to their local government for funding to help finance installations of EV charging equipment at their property or enter into a financing agreement with the local government for the same purpose. State Statutory references: House Bill 7179, 2010 Florida Statute 163.08 Other Link(s): http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws/law/fl/8385 (AFDC website) Contact Info: Florida Legislative Information Services: (850) 488 4371

CS/HB 7179 - Qualifying Improvements to Real Property http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/bills/billsdetail.aspx?billid=44548&sessionid=64 Page 1 of 5 6/25/2010 CS/HB 7179 - Qualifying Improvements to Real Property GENERAL BILL by Finance & Tax Council and Energy & Utilities Policy Committee and Precourt (CO-SPONSORS Plakon; Schenck; Tobia; Williams, T.; Wood Qualifying Improvements to Real Property: Authorizes local government to levy non-ad valorem assessments t owner to apply for funding & enter into financing agreement with local government to finance certain improve moneys for such purposes through non-ad valorem assessments; provides collection requirements, etc. Effective Date: May 27, 2010 Last Event: 05/28/10 Chapter No. 2010-139 on Friday, May 28, 2010 8:06 AM Recommending committee actions by: Energy & Utilities Policy Committee On agenda for: 03/17/10 2:15 PM Notice Favorable With Amendments (final action) See Votes Referred Committees and Committee Actions: - Finance & Tax Council On agenda for: 04/09/10 11:45 AM Notice Favorable With Council Substitute (final action) See Votes - General Government Policy Council On agenda for: 04/14/10 9:15 AM Notice Favorable (final action) See Votes Related Bills: Bill # Subject Relationship CS/HB 7229 Economic Incentives for Energy Initiatives Compare CS/SB 992 Renewable Energy [EPSC] Compare CS/SB 1126 Permitting [EPSC] Compare CS/CS/CS/SB 2322 Qualifying Improvements To Real Property [WPSC] Compare Bill Text: Enrolled Engrossed 3 Engrossed 2 A 870244 Date Filed: 04/28/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 251 Senate House A 926992 Date Filed: 04/28/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 251 Senate AA 462354 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 164 Senate AA 757574 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 167 Senate AA 150038 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 199 Senate AA 583482 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 199 Senate AA 266956 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 245 Senate AA 584308 Date Filed: 04/30/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 245 Senate AA 410630 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 290 Senate

CS/HB 7179 - Qualifying Improvements to Real Property http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/bills/billsdetail.aspx?billid=44548&sessionid=64 Page 2 of 5 6/25/2010 AA 534522 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 321 Senate AA 847760 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 338 Senate AA 703022 Date Filed: 04/30/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 524 Senate A 525388 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 251 House Senate AA 872821, Rehwinkel Vasilinda Date Filed: 04/30/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 4 House AA 673847, Kreegel Date Filed: 04/30/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 17 House AA 580801, Rehwinkel Vasilinda Date Filed: 04/30/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 17 House A 833556 Date Filed: 04/29/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 251 Senate A 253020 Date Filed: 04/30/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 251 Senate AA 874420 Date Filed: 04/30/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 13 Senate A 629190 Date Filed: 04/30/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 251 Senate A 492856 Date Filed: 04/30/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 251 Senate Engrossed 1 TE 359309, Rules & Calendar Council Date Filed: 04/25/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 99 House A 086947 (late), Rehwinkel Vasilinda Date Filed: 04/26/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 39 House A 208277 (late), Rehwinkel Vasilinda Date Filed: 04/26/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 39 House A 960751, Precourt Date Filed: 04/26/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 138 House Committee Substitute 1 D 731297, Precourt Date Filed: 04/22/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 0 House AA 592311, Hudson Date Filed: 04/22/10, Page#: 0, Line#: 194 House Original Filed Version PCB Text Staff Analysis: Chamber House House House House House Committee General Government Policy Council 4/15/2010 1:05:39 PM General Government Policy Council 4/13/2010 1:07:57 PM Finance & Tax Council 4/11/2010 4:21:24 PM Finance & Tax Council 4/8/2010 7:47:30 PM Energy & Utilities Policy Committee 3/23/2010 7:53:08 PM Vote History: Chamber Date Yeas Nays Actions Vote Detail Barcode House 04/26/2010 01:48 PM 114 0 Passage Vote [Seq# 959] Senate 04/30/2010 05:37 PM 31 4 Vote [Seq# 51] House 04/30/2010 06:57 PM 119 0 Passage Vote [Seq# 1139] Bill History: Event Time Memb

CS/HB 7179 - Qualifying Improvements to Real Property http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/bills/billsdetail.aspx?billid=44548&sessionid=64 Page 3 of 5 6/25/2010 05/28/10 Chapter No. 2010-139 Friday, May 28, 2010 8:06 AM 05/27/10 Approved by Governor Friday, May 28, 2010 6:41 AM 05/17/10 Signed by Officers and presented to Governor Monday, May 17, 2010 12:35 PM Amendment 525388 Concur Amendment 870244 Concur Ordered engrossed, then enrolled CS passed as amended; YEAS 119, NAYS 0 Concurred Amendment 580801 withdrawn Amendment 872821 withdrawn Amendment 673847 withdrawn Amendment 580801 filed Amendment 872821 filed Added to Senate Message List Amendment 673847 filed In Messages 04/30/10 S CS passed as amended (525388); YEAS 31 NAYS 4 -SJ 01247 Friday, April 30, 2010 6:58 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:57 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:57 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:57 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:57 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:50 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:50 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:49 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:37 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:27 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 6:13 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 5:58 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 5:57 PM Friday, April 30, 2010 5:37 PM 04/30/10 S Was taken up -SJ 01190, -SJ 01247 Friday, April 30, 2010 1:21 PM 04/30/10 S Amendment(s) adopted (525388) -SJ 01167 Friday, April 30, 2010 1:21 PM 04/30/10 S Pending amendment(s), withdrawn -SJ 01167 Friday, April 30, 2010 1:21 PM 04/29/10 S Amendment(s) pending -SJ 01081 Thursday, April 29, 2010 3:24 PM 04/29/10 S Was taken up -SJ 01077 Thursday, April 29, 2010 2:53 PM 04/29/10 S Amendment(s) adopted (870244) -SJ 01059 Thursday, April 29, 2010 2:53 PM 04/29/10 S Read 3rd time -SJ 01059 Thursday, April 29, 2010 2:52 PM 04/28/10 S Read 2nd time -SJ 00951 Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:56 PM 04/28/10 S Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 2322 -SJ 00951 Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:56 PM 04/28/10 S Withdrawn from Community Affairs; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Finance and Tax; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00951 04/26/10 S Referred to Community Affairs; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Finance and Tax; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00880 Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:56 PM Monday, April 26, 2010 6:16 PM 04/26/10 S Received -SJ 00880 Monday, April 26, 2010 6:15 PM 04/26/10 S In Messages Monday, April 26, 2010 4:30 PM Message sent to senate Monday, April 26, 2010 4:23 PM

CS/HB 7179 - Qualifying Improvements to Real Property http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/bills/billsdetail.aspx?billid=44548&sessionid=64 Page 4 of 5 6/25/2010 Passage on third reading CS passed as amended; YEAS 114, NAYS 0 Amendment 960751 adopted Amendment 208277 not allowed for consideration Amendment 086947 not allowed for consideration Amendment 359309 adopted Read 3rd time Amendment 086947 filed late Amendment 208277 filed late Amendment 960751 filed Amendment 359309 filed Added to Third Reading Calendar Amendment 731297 adopted as amended Amendment 592311 adopted Read 2nd time Amendment 592311 filed Amendment 731297 filed Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/23/2010) Added to Second Reading Calendar Bill released to House Calendar Reported out of General Government Policy Council Favorable by General Government Policy Council 1st Reading Added to General Government Policy Council agenda Now in General Government Policy Council Referred to General Government Policy Council CS Filed Laid on Table under Rule 7.20 Reported out of Finance & Tax Council Favorable with CS by Finance & Tax Council Added to Finance & Tax Council agenda Now in Finance & Tax Council Referred to General Government Policy Council Referred to Finance & Tax Council Monday, April 26, 2010 1:49 PM Monday, April 26, 2010 1:48 PM Monday, April 26, 2010 1:47 PM Monday, April 26, 2010 1:46 PM Monday, April 26, 2010 1:46 PM Monday, April 26, 2010 1:46 PM Monday, April 26, 2010 1:44 PM Monday, April 26, 2010 9:53 AM Monday, April 26, 2010 9:52 AM Monday, April 26, 2010 8:50 AM Monday, April 26, 2010 7:14 AM Friday, April 23, 2010 4:38 PM Friday, April 23, 2010 11:55 AM Friday, April 23, 2010 11:55 AM Friday, April 23, 2010 11:53 AM Thursday, April 22, 2010 4:22 PM Thursday, April 22, 2010 1:47 PM Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:10 PM Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:06 PM Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:06 PM Thursday, April 15, 2010 1:06 PM Wednesday, April 14, 2010 11:15 AM Monday, April 12, 2010 5:09 PM Monday, April 12, 2010 4:28 PM Monday, April 12, 2010 3:48 PM Monday, April 12, 2010 3:48 PM Monday, April 12, 2010 7:55 AM Monday, April 12, 2010 7:55 AM Sunday, April 11, 2010 4:19 PM Friday, April 09, 2010 2:40 PM Wednesday, April 07, 2010 4:09 PM Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:44 AM Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:44 AM Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:44 AM

CS/HB 7179 - Qualifying Improvements to Real Property http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/bills/billsdetail.aspx?billid=44548&sessionid=64 Page 5 of 5 6/25/2010 1st Reading Filed Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:59 PM Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:43 AM Statutes Referenced by this Bill 163.08 ^ back to top

163.08 - Supplemental authority for improvements to real property. - 2011 Florida Sta... http://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/163.08 Page 1 of 6 1/9/2012 The Florida Senate 2011 Florida Statutes TITLE XI COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS CHAPTER 163 INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS VIEW ENTIRE CHAPTER 163.08 Supplemental authority for improvements to real property. (1)(a) In chapter 2008-227, Laws of Florida, the Legislature amended the energy goal of the state comprehensive plan to provide, in part, that the state shall reduce its energy requirements through enhanced conservation and efficiency measures in all end-use sectors and reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide by promoting an increased use of renewable energy resources. That act also declared it the public policy of the state to play a leading role in developing and instituting energy management programs that promote energy conservation, energy security, and the reduction of greenhouse gases. In addition to establishing policies to promote the use of renewable energy, the Legislature provided for a schedule of increases in energy performance of buildings subject to the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction. In chapter 2008-191, Laws of Florida, the Legislature adopted new energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction comprehensive planning requirements for local governments. In the 2008 general election, the voters of this state approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature, by general law, to prohibit consideration of any change or improvement made for the purpose of improving a property s resistance to wind damage or the installation of a renewable energy source device in the determination of the assessed value of residential real property. (b) The Legislature finds that all energy-consuming-improved properties that are not using energy conservation strategies contribute to the burden affecting all improved property resulting from fossil fuel energy production. Improved property that has been retrofitted with energy-related qualifying improvements receives the special benefit of alleviating the property s burden from energy consumption. All improved properties not protected from wind damage by wind resistance qualifying

163.08 - Supplemental authority for improvements to real property. - 2011 Florida Sta... http://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/163.08 Page 2 of 6 1/9/2012 improvements contribute to the burden affecting all improved property resulting from potential wind damage. Improved property that has been retrofitted with wind resistance qualifying improvements receives the special benefit of reducing the property s burden from potential wind damage. Further, the installation and operation of qualifying improvements not only benefit the affected properties for which the improvements are made, but also assist in fulfilling the goals of the state s energy and hurricane mitigation policies. In order to make qualifying improvements more affordable and assist property owners who wish to undertake such improvements, the Legislature finds that there is a compelling state interest in enabling property owners to voluntarily finance such improvements with local government assistance. (c) The Legislature determines that the actions authorized under this section, including, but not limited to, the financing of qualifying improvements through the execution of financing agreements and the related imposition of voluntary assessments are reasonable and necessary to serve and achieve a compelling state interest and are necessary for the prosperity and welfare of the state and its property owners and inhabitants. (2) As used in this section, the term: (a) Local government means a county, a municipality, or a dependent special district as defined in s. 189.403. (b) Qualifying improvement includes any: 1. Energy conservation and efficiency improvement, which is a measure to reduce consumption through conservation or a more efficient use of electricity, natural gas, propane, or other forms of energy on the property, including, but not limited to, air sealing; installation of insulation; installation of energy-efficient heating, cooling, or ventilation systems; building modifications to increase the use of daylight; replacement of windows; installation of energy controls or energy recovery systems; installation of electric vehicle charging equipment; and installation of efficient lighting equipment. 2. Renewable energy improvement, which is the installation of any system in which the electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy is produced

163.08 - Supplemental authority for improvements to real property. - 2011 Florida Sta... http://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/163.08 Page 3 of 6 1/9/2012 from a method that uses one or more of the following fuels or energy sources: hydrogen, solar energy, geothermal energy, bioenergy, and wind energy. 3. Wind resistance improvement, which includes, but is not limited to: a. Improving the strength of the roof deck attachment; b. Creating a secondary water barrier to prevent water intrusion; c. Installing wind-resistant shingles; d. Installing gable-end bracing; e. Reinforcing roof-to-wall connections; f. Installing storm shutters; or g. Installing opening protections. (3) A local government may levy non-ad valorem assessments to fund qualifying improvements. (4) Subject to local government ordinance or resolution, a property owner may apply to the local government for funding to finance a qualifying improvement and enter into a financing agreement with the local government. Costs incurred by the local government for such purpose may be collected as a non-ad valorem assessment. A non-ad valorem assessment shall be collected pursuant to s. 197.3632 and, notwithstanding s. 197.3632(8)(a), shall not be subject to discount for early payment. However, the notice and adoption requirements of s. 197.3632(4) do not apply if this section is used and complied with, and the intent resolution, publication of notice, and mailed notices to the property appraiser, tax collector, and Department of Revenue required by s. 197.3632(3)(a) may be provided on or before August 15 in conjunction with any non-ad valorem assessment authorized by this section, if the property appraiser, tax collector, and local government agree. (5) Pursuant to this section or as otherwise provided by law or pursuant to a local government s home rule power, a local government may enter into a partnership with one or more local governments for the purpose of providing and financing qualifying improvements. (6) A qualifying improvement program may be administered by a forprofit entity or a not-for-profit organization on behalf of and at the discretion of the local government.

163.08 - Supplemental authority for improvements to real property. - 2011 Florida Sta... http://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/163.08 Page 4 of 6 1/9/2012 (7) A local government may incur debt for the purpose of providing such improvements, payable from revenues received from the improved property, or any other available revenue source authorized by law. (8) A local government may enter into a financing agreement only with the record owner of the affected property. Any financing agreement entered into pursuant to this section or a summary memorandum of such agreement shall be recorded in the public records of the county within which the property is located by the sponsoring unit of local government within 5 days after execution of the agreement. The recorded agreement shall provide constructive notice that the assessment to be levied on the property constitutes a lien of equal dignity to county taxes and assessments from the date of recordation. (9) Before entering into a financing agreement, the local government shall reasonably determine that all property taxes and any other assessments levied on the same bill as property taxes are paid and have not been delinquent for the preceding 3 years or the property owner s period of ownership, whichever is less; that there are no involuntary liens, including, but not limited to, construction liens on the property; that no notices of default or other evidence of property-based debt delinquency have been recorded during the preceding 3 years or the property owner s period of ownership, whichever is less; and that the property owner is current on all mortgage debt on the property. (10) A qualifying improvement shall be affixed to a building or facility that is part of the property and shall constitute an improvement to the building or facility or a fixture attached to the building or facility. An agreement between a local government and a qualifying property owner may not cover wind-resistance improvements in buildings or facilities under new construction or construction for which a certificate of occupancy or similar evidence of substantial completion of new construction or improvement has not been issued. (11) Any work requiring a license under any applicable law to make a qualifying improvement shall be performed by a contractor properly certified or registered pursuant to part I or part II of chapter 489.

163.08 - Supplemental authority for improvements to real property. - 2011 Florida Sta... http://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/163.08 Page 5 of 6 1/9/2012 (12)(a) Without the consent of the holders or loan servicers of any mortgage encumbering or otherwise secured by the property, the total amount of any non-ad valorem assessment for a property under this section may not exceed 20 percent of the just value of the property as determined by the county property appraiser. (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a non-ad valorem assessment for a qualifying improvement defined in subparagraph (2)(b)1. or subparagraph (2)(b)2. that is supported by an energy audit is not subject to the limits in this subsection if the audit demonstrates that the annual energy savings from the qualified improvement equals or exceeds the annual repayment amount of the non-ad valorem assessment. (13) At least 30 days before entering into a financing agreement, the property owner shall provide to the holders or loan servicers of any existing mortgages encumbering or otherwise secured by the property a notice of the owner s intent to enter into a financing agreement together with the maximum principal amount to be financed and the maximum annual assessment necessary to repay that amount. A verified copy or other proof of such notice shall be provided to the local government. A provision in any agreement between a mortgagee or other lienholder and a property owner, or otherwise now or hereafter binding upon a property owner, which allows for acceleration of payment of the mortgage, note, or lien or other unilateral modification solely as a result of entering into a financing agreement as provided for in this section is not enforceable. This subsection does not limit the authority of the holder or loan servicer to increase the required monthly escrow by an amount necessary to annually pay the qualifying improvement assessment. (14) At or before the time a purchaser executes a contract for the sale and purchase of any property for which a non-ad valorem assessment has been levied under this section and has an unpaid balance due, the seller shall give the prospective purchaser a written disclosure statement in the following form, which shall be set forth in the contract or in a separate writing: QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, OR WIND RESISTANCE. The property

163.08 - Supplemental authority for improvements to real property. - 2011 Florida Sta... http://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/163.08 Page 6 of 6 1/9/2012 being purchased is located within the jurisdiction of a local government that has placed an assessment on the property pursuant to s. 163.08, Florida Statutes. The assessment is for a qualifying improvement to the property relating to energy efficiency, renewable energy, or wind resistance, and is not based on the value of property. You are encouraged to contact the county property appraiser s office to learn more about this and other assessments that may be provided by law. (15) A provision in any agreement between a local government and a public or private power or energy provider or other utility provider is not enforceable to limit or prohibit any local government from exercising its authority under this section. (16) This section is additional and supplemental to county and municipal home rule authority and not in derogation of such authority or a limitation upon such authority. History. s. 1, ch. 2010-139. Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. Copyright 2000-2012 State of Florida.