Estimated Savings for a Typical Florida Home
Based on a standard 8 kW home system
System Size
8 kW
Gross Cost
$22,400
State Incentive
-$1,000
Net Cost
$21,400
Annual Savings
$1,645
Payback Period
13 yrs
25-Year Savings
$34,774
CO₂ Offset/yr
11,820 lbs
Florida Solar Incentives
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Federal Tax Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for purchased systems on December 31, 2025. Homeowners buying with cash or a loan in 2026 can no longer claim it. A solar lease or PPA can still pass through a federal credit through 2027 — the installer claims it and lowers your payments.
$1,000
Florida State Incentive
Florida exempts solar equipment from sales and property tax.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Florida: Florida Power & Light. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Florida
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $1,891 | 11.3 | 949,611 | JEA |
| Miami | $1,545 | 13.9 | 442,241 | Florida Power & Light |
| Tampa | $1,606 | 13.3 | 399,700 | Tampa Electric |
| Orlando | $1,831 | 11.7 | 307,573 | Duke Energy FL |
| St. Petersburg | $1,491 | 14.3 | 258,308 | Duke Energy FL |
| Hialeah | $1,490 | 14.4 | 233,339 | Florida Power & Light |
| Port St. Lucie | $1,798 | 11.9 | 204,851 | Florida Power & Light |
| Tallahassee | $1,580 | 13.5 | 194,500 | Tallahassee Utilities |
| Cape Coral | $1,709 | 12.5 | 194,016 | Florida Power & Light |
| Fort Lauderdale | $1,943 | 11 | 182,437 | Florida Power & Light |
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Quick Facts: Florida
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.128/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 5.5 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Florida Power & Light
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail