Clearwater is a coastal Pinellas County city with an active solar market and excellent sun resource. Duke Energy Florida serves the area. Clearwater's homeowning population — a mix of retirees, families, and Scientology-adjacent community — has above-average solar adoption in established neighborhoods. Battery storage for hurricane backup is popular here.
Clearwater is a coastal Pinellas County city with an active solar market and excellent sun resource. Duke Energy Florida serves the area. Clearwater's homeowning population — a mix of retirees, families, and Scientology-adjacent community — has above-average solar adoption in established neighborhoods. Battery storage for hurricane backup is popular here.
Utility: Duke Energy Florida. Avg bill: $130–$178/month. Pinellas County — 30% federal ITC + FL 100% property tax exemption (FL Stat. 196.182) + FL sales tax exemption + net metering.
Federal 30% ITC (largest incentive) + FL 100% property tax exemption on solar added value + FL sales tax exemption on equipment + net metering via Duke Energy Florida. Florida has no state income tax, so there is no state solar income tax credit.
Installation: 1–2 days. Interconnection approval from Duke Energy Florida: 4–10 weeks. Your installer manages the process. FL permits are typically 2–4 weeks in most counties.
2 minutes. No commitment. Licensed FL installers only.