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A Florida first: South Miami to require solar on new homes

The new regulation, the first of its kind outside of California, mandates 2.75 kW of solar for every 1000 square feet on new homes, as well as those that increase their square footage by 75% or more.

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Southern Company launches Tesla Powerpack demo project

The power company says it aims to better understand the siting, installation, and operational requirements of commercial and industrial energy storage systems.

Sunrun enters Florida’s solar market

With the third party solar company’s arrival, the big three residential installers have all lined up for a share of the state’s market.

Florida Governor Scott lifts tax burden on leased, C&I solar with bill signing

Florida’s solar market is finally truly open for business with the reduction in taxes on leased solar and C&I installations, as the utility-scale market also booms.

Construction begins on 596 MW of solar in Florida

The eight projects being built by Black & Veatch and Blattner for FPL will greatly increase the state’s solar capacity and could catapult it into a leading solar market.

SunLink to supply 500 MW of projects in Florida & Minnesota

Blattner has chosen SunLink to supply both engineering services and fixed-tilt mounting solutions for projects in both states.

EnergyWakeup: State Senator Brandes on opening up Florida’s solar market

In the latest podcast from Yann Brandt’s EnergyWakeup, we bring you an interview with Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes on his pending legislation to remove the heavy tax burden on solar in the state.

One more step: Florida bill passes Senate – now on to governor’s desk

Solar advocates, who worked tirelessly to pass Amendment 4 last year, are one step away from finally seeing their hard work pay off. SB 90 passed the Senate yesterday, so now it’s on to the governor’s desk for his signature.

Florida’s House jumps on the solar bandwagon, Senate next?

Ten months after Florida voters approved a constituional amendment that exempts businesses from paying additional property taxes if they install solar arrays, the bill that actually allows it to happen finally passed the House unanimously.

Did Florida Power & Light write anti-rooftop solar legislation?

Not exactly. But enough similarities between a memo sent to Rep. Ray Rodriguez by the utility raises serious questions about House Bill 1351, which is meant to implement a tax exemption passed last year designed to encourage rooftop-solar installations.

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