It only makes sense that the Sunshine State is showing support for a Florida solar amendment. The amendment would extend a tax break for renewable energy to commercial and industrial properties. Residential properties already get it.
“The overall benefit, we believe, is it would lower energy costs as more solar is developed,” said Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, which expects to spend up to $250,000 to promote the Florida Solar Amendment.
“Even if the utilities are doing it, we believe, they’ll be able to get a better price for solar,” Smith continued. “And then we think it will also diversify the different types of energy being developed. Right now, Florida is becoming way too dependent upon natural gas.”
“And, as you know, our company has been working to advance solar in Florida for many years,” Mark Bubriski,a spokesman for Florida Power & Light said. “We built the state’s first solar power plant and in 2016, we are building three more new solar power plants – doubling Florida’s solar capacity – in a way that is cost-effective for our customers.”
That being said, he believes the Florida Solar Amendment will lower costs for customers. That means that even if you aren’t a commercial or industrial property owner, the amendment could save you money. It is seeing widespread support.
For more information on the potential upcoming changes to Florida’s solar energy initiatives, check out Florida Realtors’ article here.
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