Plug-In Solar in Florida — Status: unclear
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 14.2¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $210/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 5¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.3 |
| Retail Choice | none |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Florida has excellent solar resources and strong net metering. FPL and Duke Energy Florida offer solar programs.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
Florida utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems. No plug-in solar exemption exists.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Florida property tax exemption for residential solar systems (added value excluded from assessment). Florida sales tax exemption on solar equipment. Net metering available through FPL and Duke Energy Florida. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- DSIRE — Florida Solar Incentives — Full list of Florida state and utility solar incentive programs, including property and sales tax exemptions.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 23,372,215 |
| Total Households | 8,752,810 |
| Owner-Occupied | 7,228,661 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,560,386 |
| Single-Family Homes | 6,118,215 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 2,634,595 |
| Median Household Income | $74,568 |
| Median Home Value | $359,000 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 5.32 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 20° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1140 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | May–March–April–July–June–October |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light | ~6 million customers | Yes |
| Duke Energy Florida | ~2 million customers | Yes |
| JEA | ~524,378 electric customers | Yes |
| Tampa Electric Co. | ~860,000 customers | Yes |