Florida's Solar Boom Could Face Federal Road Block if Tax Credit Eliminated

Florida's solar boom could face federal road block if tax credit eliminated

Florida has seen a massive surge in solar energy, with the state now producing enough solar power to run more than 2 million homes. Nearly 30,000 homeowners installed solar panels this year, taking advantage of a 30% federal tax credit that offsets costs — often saving homeowners thousands of dollars.

Congress could kill rooftop solar tax credits used by Florida homeowners

Losing the 25D tax credit would mean Floridians would have to pay around $10,000 more to install solar, according to EnergySage.

• The approval of a new provision could significantly affect residents of the state of the sun.

Why Congress can’t pull the plug on Florida’s clean energy progress

By Bella Kubach, Citizens’ Climate Lobby On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a budget bill that drastically cuts America’s clean energy tax credits. I’m disappointed to see that the House advanced this legislation.  Make no mistake: These cuts will hurt Florida if they go on to become law. Experts are already warning that these changes would raise energy costs for American households, increase pollution and threaten growin…