It might be long gone from your mind now, but last year Florida residents voted on amendments that would affect those who currently utilize solar power and those who were looking into it. One of these laws, SB 90, has just passed in the Senate and is on its way to becoming law.
What exactly does this mean for the residents of the Sunshine State and the future of solar in general? SB 90 gives local businesses the ability to install solar panels on their rooftop without incurring an increase in property taxes. At one point in time this potential cost was a deterrent to getting solar power up and running, but now that this hurdle is about to be removed, companies have a green light to begin utilizing solar energy without being penalized.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has one week to decide if the bill will go into effect and many people are hoping he’ll do just that. Once SB 90 has passed, how might the landscape of solar power change?
For one, you’ll probably see a stronger solar commitment from your local stores as they begin to expand their business model into sustainable energy. This has a ricochet effect: when they start to save money on energy, they can potentially drop their prices, and you see savings on the consumer end.
Additionally, when big business latches onto an idea, it is usually the push that skeptics need to make changes in their own lives. Imagine if your big box retailer installed solar panels on their roof; wouldn’t it change how you feel about using solar on your own home?
Florida residents remain optimistic that legislation supporting solar energy will continue to pass and will fuel the growth of the industry.
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