by Christy Swift | May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’ve lived in Florida for a while, you know that sometimes it’s not the storm itself that makes your life miserable—it’s being out of power for days or even weeks afterwards. Generators are a solution, but they are noisy, hard to manage for some folks, and run on...
by Christy Swift | May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
HB741 is dead, thanks to a veto from Governor Ron DeSantis on April 27th, 2022. The bill, which was introduced by Florida Power & Light (FPL) and passed by the Florida Legislature was an attempt to stifle the solar industry and reclaim what the utility...
by Christy Swift | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
So you’ve gone solar and want to apply for the solar tax credit on your 2021 taxes? This blog post will help you do that. But first, a disclaimer: this blog post isn’t meant to be tax advice, just helpful information. Always consult a trusted tax professional about...
by Christy Swift | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Unfortunately, efforts to shut down a bill that hurts solar customers and the entire industry have failed. It’s been passed by both the Florida House and Senate and is now on the Governor’s desk for signature. So far he’s made no noise about veto-ing it, so we need to...
by Christy Swift | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why is net metering under attack in Florida? One word: kickbacks. The Miami Herald described Florida Power & Light as having “cozy relationships with lawmakers from both parties thanks to generous political donations sometimes funneled through dark-money groups —...
by Christy Swift | Aug 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Are you interested in going solar, but worried you might have issues with your HOA? Worry no more. Your HOA can’t stop you from going solar. Here’s why: Florida homeowners have the right to go solar You don’t really need HOA approval for solar because they can’t...
by Christy Swift | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Electric bill just hit your mailbox? If you live in Florida and it’s summer, you probably don’t even want to open it. If you’re bummed out about high summer energy bills (and as energy companies raise their rates, those suckers will only get higher), take a look at 5...
by Christy Swift | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
So you’ve made the decision to go solar and signed all your paperwork. Congratulations! Now you may find yourself, like King George III in Hamilton, asking, “What’s next?” It can take a few weeks to a few months to get your solar system installed and...
by Christy Swift | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Electric vehicle purchases are on the rise, and it’s looking more and more like the cool cars of the future will all have a plug. But what is the best way to power them? According to the numbers, it’s with solar. Car and Driver magazine published an article listing...
by Christy Swift | Jul 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
You may have heard that solar is a scam, but is it? Solar technology is not a scam– modern solar panels have been around since 1954. And companies like Disney, Target, Wal-mart and Apple wouldn’t be using it if it wasn’t a solid investment. What IS a scam are...
