Solar power in Melbourne, Florida

Florida Power and Light offer net metering to their solar customers in Melbourne. Under net metering each kWh of unused solar generation is sent to the grid cancelling the cost of another kWh drawn from the grid when the solar system isn't producing enough energy for the home. Often solar systems will export more energy than the home draws, in this instance each surplus kWh is credited at the retail value. Credit can be applied to future bills within the same 12 month billing cycle and if credit still remains at the end of the 12 months the money will be deposited into the customer's account.

30% of the system cost can be claimed as a deduction to federal taxes under the federal solar tax credit. This incentive always covers 30% no matter the size and can be spread over several years. With a solid net metering plan and the federal tax credit solar is a no brainer home investment. FPL is also trying hard to end net metering so no good is gonna come from waiting!

Even if you are not convinced about solar we recommend that at the very least you use the solar panel calculator to find out:

• How many solar panels you need to cover your power bill;
• How suitable your house is for solar;
• What incentives your house may be eligible for;
• The cost of solar panel installation in Melbourne and whether you are eligible for zero down solar deals; and
• Your likely payback period and return on investment from installing solar

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