Florida

FL
Unclear
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Florida Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate14.2¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
5¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$215/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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What This Means for You

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.

Current Limitations

Florida utilities require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems. No plug-in solar exemption exists.

What "Unclear" Means for You

Florida has no explicit law permitting or prohibiting plug-in solar devices. No legislation has been introduced yet. Plug-in solar occupies a regulatory gray area.

What you can do right now:

1.Check your lease or HOA rules for any restrictions on balcony or patio equipment.
2.Use our Readiness Checker to see if your space qualifies for plug-in solar.
3.Write your landlord using our Landlord Letter Generator to request permission.
4.Contact your state representative to advocate for plug-in solar legislation.
5.Subscribe to alerts above to get notified when the law changes.
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Florida State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours5.32 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt20°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,140 kWh/yr
Best MonthsMay–March–April–July–June–October

Data based on typical-year weather file for Tallahassee, FL.

Major Utilities
Florida Power & Light
~6 million customers
Net metering
Duke Energy Florida
~2 million customers
Net metering
JEA
~524,378 electric customers
Net metering
Tampa Electric Co.
~860,000 customers
Net metering

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 Income
$74,568
Median Home Value
$359,000

41% of Florida households are renter-occupied — approximately 3,560,386 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

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.

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