More about solar power in Florida

Throughout Florida, solar energy has long been the top choice for pool heating: solar thermal systems are affordable, offer short payback periods, and provide strong returns on investment. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are becoming more popular, however, thanks to falling costs and solar incentives from both the state and federal governments. Florida offers strong net-metering rules and has taken steps to provide residential rebates and corporate tax credits. Meanwhile, Gainesville has instituted a feed-in tariff, which essentially guarantees a high price for all the electricity that's generated by a solar panel system and fed back into the grid. A 30-percent federal renewable energy tax credit may be taken in addition to these state- and city-sponsored incentives. (And, even better, for commercial systems installed in 2009 and 2010, businesses may receive a 30-percent solar energy grant instead of the tax credit.) To sum up: if current trends continue, and residents and businesses maintain their interest in solar power, sunshine may well turn out to be one of Florida's most valuable resources.    

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