Orlando is Central Florida's hub and a growing solar market. Duke Energy Florida serves the city. Orlando's tourism economy creates a large hospitality workforce, but surrounding suburban homeowners in Winter Park, Windermere, and Dr. Phillips drive significant residential solar demand. Duke Energy Florida offers net metering. New Lake Nona construction frequently includes solar.
Orlando is Central Florida's hub and a growing solar market. Duke Energy Florida serves the city. Orlando's tourism economy creates a large hospitality workforce, but surrounding suburban homeowners in Winter Park, Windermere, and Dr. Phillips drive significant residential solar demand. Duke Energy Florida offers net metering. New Lake Nona construction frequently includes solar.
Utility: Duke Energy Florida. Avg bill: $130–$178/month. Orange 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.