Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on when your interconnection agreement was approved. Agreements approved before 2024 are locked in full retail credits for 20 years. Those approved in 2024 or 2025 receive 75% of the retail rate.
New agreements in 2026 drop to 60%, with 50% to follow in 2027. The savings case is still positive for most Florida homeowners, but the numbers are meaningfully different from those of two years ago.
Standard workmanship warranties often exclude storm damage, which is more common in Florida than in most states. Miami-Dade and Broward require wind-rated racking under the Florida Building Code.
Before signing, check whether your workmanship warranty explicitly covers roof penetration leaks and how storm exclusions are defined.
Expect 6 to 12 weeks from contract to grid connection. HB 683, which took effect in July 2025, requires local governments to approve permits within 5 business days, which has reduced one bottleneck.
Utility interconnection with FPL or Duke Energy adds the remaining time. Tile roofs and HVHZ wind zone reviews can extend that further, depending on your county.
Grid-tied is the most common setup in Florida and works well for reducing your monthly bill. The tradeoff is that a grid-tied system shuts down automatically during a power outage.
A real consideration in a state that sees regular hurricane-related grid failures. Battery storage keeps your home running when the grid goes down, but adds upfront cost. If storm resilience matters to you, it is worth factoring it into your decision before you sign, rather than retrofitting later.