Trump’s Tariff on Solar Panels

The Trump administration's tariff on panels, began at 30 percent and reduces over time that is focused on thet market-dominant Chinese products. The tariff isn’t expected to hurt profit of residential systems by adding 5 percent to a $10,000 to $20,000 price tag for a rooftop structure.

With those who have a stake in solar energy, Florida will move from dependence on fossil fuels to clean energy because it saves money and the planet. Florida isn't going there since it ranks third in the country for rooftop potential.

The sunny forecast is based on developments over the last few years to increase consumer awareness, stimulate group dealmaking and inspire municipal policies that point more people toward the sun. "There are a whole lot of experiments going on simultaneously," says South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard. He also took initiative mandating panels in new single-family homes.

Right Mindset

Florida is work in progress with the right mindset. The state ranks third for rooftop solar potential, and falls short to being 12th in place for installations within the country. They rely on developments to increase consumer awareness, support decisions to inspire municipal policies for clean renewable energy.

A consumer solar co-op movement called Solar United Neighbors (SUN) that’s guiding Florida towards its energy transition. The co-ops are ad hoc groups begin proposals from solar installers and get the best deals. Starting with a meager one co-op in late 2015, there are now two dozen in Florida.

Builders are needed to make it standard to do clean energy. Solar energy are making inroads against traditional power sources. Florida utilities are expanding their solar inventory as they meet targets for reducing emissions. Florida Power & Light, the state's biggest power company, launched 4 new solar facilities and closed a coal plant as FPL prepares to drop coal in the future.

Florida regulates its utilities and is one of the few states that prevents independent power producers from competing against them. Backed by a Republican legislature and After a publicized battle, it lost to another ballot measure that promotes solar usage with tax abatements. In the first half of 2017, Florida solar installation permits increased 110 percent over the same period in 2016.

Offsetting Costs ​​​​​

Net metering permits Florida clean energy customers to offset utility costs with surplus power from their generators, clouds the concern of solar expansion. It’s an uphill battle for customers requesting savings from utilities that are forced to reward them for using solar power.

For now, Floridians who have the means and desire to go solar can expect more changes in political storm. If you want to move into the future and join the solar revolution, or if you want to find out what solar panels are right for you, go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool.

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