Plug-In Solar in Florida
Florida has no law for plug-in solar, and no bill was found. Grid-tied solar follows the state's rules on interconnection and net metering for small systems.
- No plug-in solar law in Florida yetNo bill yet
- The utility rules apply.There's no plug-in watt cap.
- Cents: 15.3.Home price per kWh, EIA average, Jan to Aug 2026.
- $180 each year.In Jacksonville, an 800 W kit, before any utility solar fee.
Get your electric utility's approval before you connect in Florida. Use an inverter that is UL 1741 listed with anti-islanding, or UL 3700 listed.
Florida's Rule as of Today
Hooking up: at investor-owned utilities, Florida PSC Rule 25-6.065 covers renewable generation owned by customers. Tier 1 is 10 kW or less, and customers in Tier 1 may not be charged extra fees; application fees are among them. Before parallel operation, the Standard Interconnection Agreement requires a local code inspection and approval, and the customer must give the utility at least 10 days notice before placing equipment in service for the first time.
Net metering: Every investor-owned utility has to let these systems net meter. Excess energy gets credited toward the next month's bill, credits carry over for up to twelve months, and the utility pays out unused credits at its COG-1 as-available energy rate.
Kit Savings in Florida
Every 1 kW of panels in Jacksonville produces 1,469 kWh a year according to PVWatts, and the price Florida homes pay is 15.3 cents per kWh in 2026 so far. By placement, for an 800 W kit:
| Where the panels go | kWh a year | Saved a year |
|---|---|---|
| Tilted south on a stand | 1,175 | $180 |
| Upright on a railing | 740 | $113 |
| Facing east or west | 940 | $144 |
Jacksonville, Month by Month
- Jan93
- Feb85
- Mar111
- Apr111
- May111
- Jun95
- Jul100
- Aug102
- Sep95
- Oct98
- Nov93
- Dec81
kWh made by an 800 W kit, tilted south.
Florida Kit Prices
| Kit | kWh a year | Saved a year | Pays back in | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Solar Supplier 1180 W EZ1 Kit | 1,734 | $266 | 3.4 years | $899 |
| Bright Saver 360 W Balcony Kit | 529 | $81 | 5.1 years | $414 |
| EcoFlow STREAM 800 W Kit | 1,175 | $180 | 6.1 years | $1,099 |
Tilted south, all of it used at home. Compare all kits
Things Worth Knowing in Florida
- Florida law keeps deed restrictions, covenants, and similar agreements (an HOA rule is one example) from blocking solar collectors on buildings. An HOA may still choose the spot on the roof, as long as it stays within limits.
- Florida Power & Light sells far more than any other provider, and Florida's average home price was 14.14 cents/kWh in 2024.
Are you renting, or are you on a balcony?
Your landlord or HOA chooses the mount, and your electric utility decides on the hookup. Read about balcony solar and solar for apartments.
Main Utility Companies
- Florida Power & Light Company
- Duke Energy Florida
- Tampa Electric Company
- JEA
What to Do Next in Florida
- Choose a size: in Jacksonville, about 588 kWh a year comes from a 400 W kit, and about 1,763 kWh from a 1,200 W kit. Try your own numbers.
- Ask the lawmakers in your state about a plug-in bill similar to those passed by other states.
Sources
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 25-6.065, Interconnection and Metering of Customer-Owned Renewable Generation (Cornell LII)
- The 2026 Florida Statutes, section 163.04
- EIA State Electricity Profile tables, Florida 2024
- NREL PVWatts, Jacksonville plus EIA Table 5.6.B, 2026 prices
Look at every state at a glance or a nearby one: South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina.