Can rooftop solar and net metering really free you from high electric bills? In areas where net metering is available, the answer is yes. Net metering is a process that slows your electric meter down or even spins it backwards when your solar power system generates excess power. A typical home solar power system generates more power […]
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Yes! As the nation’s third sunniest state. Solar makes sense in Florida despite the lack of state-level solar incentives. Instead, the reason that Florida residents should go solar is to take advantage of Net Metering programs offered by the state’s utility companies. Thankfully, Florida exempts solar systems from property tax and sales taxes. Florida residents who purchase
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World Environment day is the United Nations (UN) day dedicated to environmental awareness and protecting our planet. This day is an opportunity to change our habits and to take action to help Mother Earth. According to a report by the UN, there are about 1 million plant and animal species at risk of extinction. In honor
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This National Roadtrip Day we encourage you to plan a 2021 road trip in your electric car. If you don’t have one, consider this your sign to invest in one! Gas prices are at a 7-year high* and it is unknown when or if they will come back down. Although this has many rethinking a
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Why is my electric bill so high? Imagine that you’ve been enjoying savings from your solar system for a long time. Gone is the dread that you used to feel every month when you opened your electric bill. But today was different, you opened your bill and saw a number that left you gobsmacked. That
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Solar energy has been growing in the last decade. Since it comes from the sun, it provides free energy, and it is capable of producing more energy than we’ll ever need. Because of this, the world has been moving towards a clean energy direction to help reduce their carbon footprint. As more and more countries
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and now is the time to plan the perfect gift for Mom. You may be looking for something unique and memorable, but we urge you to think about the environment and look for something sustainable. Here are some gift ideas to make this Mother’s Day unforgettable without compromising
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Starting in May, Florida Power & Light customers will see increases in their bills, and by 2025 their monthly electric bills will rise by 18%, as the price of natural gas has been increasing more than expected. Rate Hikes As stated by the FPL, a typical household now paying $99.05 for 1,000 kWh a month
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According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), “In the last decade alone, solar has experienced an average annual growth rate of 42%”, this due to strong federal policies such as the Investment Tax Credit, rapidly declining costs, and the need from the private and public sector for clean electricity to help our environment. Moreover,
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There are two main risks when it comes to going solar in Florida. The first risk is that you might not reduce your electric bill if you don’t understand how net metering works in Florida. The second risk is that you might get an unexpectedly high electric bill if your solar system stops working and you
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