Florida
Florida’s solar policies have lagged behind other states: it has no renewable portfolio standard and does not allow power purchase agreements, two policies that have driven investments in solar in other states. However, due to utility investments in clean energy and other recent developments, significant growth is on the horizon.
SEIA Florida State Policy Priorities
SEIA will work to advance competition in the Investor-owned Utilities solar-only Base Rate Adjustment filing to ensure pro-solar outcomes.
SEIA participated as an expert witness in the Tampa Electric Company permit hearing for its Big Bend Modernization natural gas project by submitting testimony on the benefits of the company pursuing solar and solar + storage to delay or replace the need for more natural gas.
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Just The Facts
- State Florida
- Solar Installed (MW): 16,865
- National Ranking: 3rd (3rd in 2023)
- Enough Solar Installed to Power: 2,013,723 homes
- Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 7.65%
- Solar Jobs: 12,267
- Solar Companies in State: 512 (70 Manufacturers, 253 Installers/Developers, 189 Others)
- Total Solar Investment in State: $23.6 billion
- Prices have fallen: 43% over the last 10 years
- Growth Projection and Ranking: 19,265 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 3rd)
- Number of Installations: 245,503
Florida State Solar Policy Resources
- Official SEIA State Affiliate: Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA)
- Florida Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Florida public utilities
- Florida State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Florida
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
- Florida Energy Consortium – Assists the state in the development and implementation of an environmentally compatible, sustainable, and efficient energy strategic plan
- Florida Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Florida, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
- Florida Solar Energy Center – Learn about recent solar research, focusing on technological, policy, and regulatory issues in and outside of Florida
- DSIRE Incentives Database Florida – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Florida and across the United States.
- Solar Panel Cost in Florida – Learn about the history of solar policy in Florida, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
- Solar Rebates & Incentives in Florida – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Florida to see what programs you can benefit from
- U.S. Energy Information Administration- Florida State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Pueblo
Bighorn Solar
Bighorn Solar in Pueblo was developed by Lightsource bp and came online in 2021. This 300 MW project produces enough electricity to power 60,678 homes.
Aurora
Amazon DEN3 Project
Target, Walmart, and Amazon have all gone solar in Colorado. Amazon's 6 MW DEN3 project in Aurora is one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
Pueblo
Comanche Solar
At 150 MW, Comanche Solar in Pueblo is among the largest solar installations in Colorado. Completed by Community Energy in 2016, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 30,339 homes.
