Florida, the Sunshine State, should also be called the Land of Make Believe Solar Laws. When it comes to solar misinformation Florida is the Florida Man of distributing #FakeNews about its own solar policy. The utilities are not making you shut off your solar when the power goes out. Net-Metering is not illegal. Home Owners Associations aren’t setting up rules to make solar illegal. And contrary to popular belief, solar panel leasing is not illegal in Florida. No matter how many articles you read that tell you differently, Solar Leasing is NOT illegal.
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Net energy metering, or net-metering, is the policy that lets rooftop solar customers sell their excess energy back to the power grid during the day, typically at retail rates or credits. Later in the evening as the sun goes down they rely on the grid for their energy, simply buying back their banked credits or in most cases, credits plus more energy.
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While the benefits of installing solar panels are numerous and significant (such as combating greenhouse gas emissions and reducing our dependence on fossil fuel), the cost of solar installation has always been a concern for those looking to embrace solar energy.
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Top 10 States Using Solar Power
While only 0.65% of the entire United States currently gets their electricity from solar power, there has been significant growth in certain states quickly adopting solar energy. According to US Department of Energy data, California remains the leader in solar energy deployment, but other states are beginning to see a significant uptick in rooftop and utility-scale solar deployment.
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Google Gives Homeowners a View of Rooftop Solar with Project Sunroof
Ever heard of Google’s Project Sunroof? For tens of millions of homeowners, it’s an easy way to find out if their house is suitable for solar panels.
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This Visualization on Climate Change is Reason Enough to Go Solar
Many different approaches have been taken when it comes to discussions on global climate change, but the above visualization breathes new life into the topic.
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With Floridians voting overwhelmingly in the recent election to allow medical marijuana, the drug seems poised to grow past its recreational roots into big business for the state. For smart growers, solar energy will come along for the ride.
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Rooftop home solar panels are hot right now. It seems like everyone is doing it. Is all of this excitement around rooftop solar causing you to consider installing solar panels on your home but wondering what your homeowners association (HOA), deed restrictions or similar binding covenants can say about it?
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When it comes to solar panels, different types mean different price points, efficiency and necessary area for installation. Before adopting a solar lifestyle, it’s important to know which of the three main types fits your demands.
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