Florida''s legislation is a bit different than most of the automated permitting bills introduced across the country this session, nearly all of which failed to pass.
The Legislature has passed a bill to set a timeline to end net metering in Florida, a move critics argue would be devastating to the rooftop solar industry. The measure (HB 741) aims to end
It passed through the legislature, but fortunately the Governor vetoed it in April 2022! Thanks to the incredible campaign in 2022 to protect net metering, we have not seen a
The sweeping bill passed by House Republicans would effectively repeal key tax credits that have supported the rapid growth of solar power in the U.S. The solar industry
The House of Representatives passed a budget bill with last-minute amendments early Thursday morning that could spell doom for residential solar and
Clean energy advocates are bracing for significant repercussions following the recent passage of a law dubbed the "Big, Beautiful Bill," signed into effect by former President
Passed at the end of March, the bill was part of a larger effort that has investor-owned utility support. DeSantis cited the potential cost
Solar stocks plunged Thursday after House Republicans passed a tax bill that terminates key clean energy credits. Residential solar installer Sunrun plummeted more than 35%. The legislation ends
The bipartisan construction reform bill, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 13, 2025, streamlines solar permitting in ways that could significantly reduce both
Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed Florida solar bill HB 741, helping to protect the future of solar power in Florida. This Florida solar bill would have reduced the potential for
As lawmakers in Washington have worked to hammer out the parts of President Donald Trump''s "big beautiful bill" to curtail clean energy programs, Florida''s solar industry held its breath.
Electric utilities and lawmakers across the country and Florida''s emerging solar market have their eyes on bill HB-741, the bill that would put an end to net metering (NEM)
In a hard blow to the budding solar rooftop industry in Florida, the state legislature passed House Bill 741, which phases down the value of net metering, and opens the door for utilities to add fixed charges to solar
The U.S. Senate''s massive budget bill that passed on Tuesday will make it harder to develop wind and solar energy projects, despite the removal of some contentious provisions, industry advocates
A federal budget bill may soon eliminate the 30% tax credit homeowners get for installing solar panels. The bill has passed the House and is now in the Senate, where solar
It passed through the legislature, but fortunately the Governor vetoed it in April 2022! Thanks to the incredible campaign in 2022 to protect net metering, we have not seen a net metering bill return in 2023 or 2024!
The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind,
Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed Florida solar bill HB 741, helping to protect the future of solar power in Florida. This Florida solar bill would have reduced the potential for homeowners to save on their utility bills through net
A new House proposal could cut the 30% residential solar tax credit by year''s end—years earlier than planned. Learn what''s at risk, how it could impact you, and what
In a hard blow to the budding solar rooftop industry in Florida, the state legislature passed House Bill 741, which phases down the value of net metering, and opens the door for
The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy.
If you want to save on your electricity bill and are considering switching to solar, you''ll have to make changes as soon as this year to claim a tax break.
Passed at the end of March, the bill was part of a larger effort that has investor-owned utility support. DeSantis cited the potential cost increases in his rejection.
The state legislature passed House Bill 741, which phases down the value of net metering for solar energy in Florida and opens the door for utilities to add fixed charges to solar customer bills.
Contrary to some beliefs, Florida is not subsidizing solar through this new bill. However, there are concerns that politicians and/or utility regulators in CA, AZ, and FL, among other places, are attempting to hinder the installation of residential solar.
“If this bill becomes law, it will devastate a well established Florida industry, strand tens of thousands of existing homeowners who have solar, and hurt Florida families by making energy even more expensive,” Johnson said in a statement.
Florida's solar industry employs 11,000 people and generates over $10 billion in economic activity. States that enact bad legislation like this will see much of that business growth disappear. We're urging Governor Desantis to veto the bill and maintain Florida’s place as a national energy leader.
Bill Johnson, chief executive of solar company Brilliant Harvest in Sarasota and board chair of the statewide solar industry lobbying group, said the bill’s abrupt ending of tax incentives would “slam the brakes” on Florida’s momentum as the popularity of solar has taken off.
The bill will still roll back key programs that support solar, including ending the tax credit that helps homeowners cover the cost of rooftop panels at the end of this year. It also still needs to clear the House. Republicans have set a goal of passing it by Friday for the July 4 holiday.
