Florida Solar Energy Subsidies and Personal Solar Use Initiative, also known as Amendment 1,

A vote "for" Amendment 1 supports adding a section in the state constitution giving residents of Florida the right to own or lease solar energy equipment for personal use while also enacting constitutional protection for any state or local law ensuring that residents who do not produce solar energy can abstain from subsidizing its production.
A vote "against" Amendment 1 opposes constitutionalizing the right to own or lease solar equipment and the protection of laws preventing subsidization of solar energy, thereby, leaving the personal use of solar power protected as a right by state statute, and not by the constitution.

YOur thoughts

Originally Posted by Guest

Florida Solar Energy Subsidies and Personal Solar Use Initiative, also known as Amendment 1,

A vote "for" Amendment 1 supports adding a section in the state constitution giving residents of Florida the right to own or lease solar energy equipment for personal use while also enacting constitutional protection for any state or local law ensuring that residents who do not produce solar energy can abstain from subsidizing its production.
A vote "against" Amendment 1 opposes constitutionalizing the right to own or lease solar equipment and the protection of laws preventing subsidization of solar energy, thereby, leaving the personal use of solar power protected as a right by state statute, and not by the constitution.

YOur thoughts

As usual, the devil will be in the details. I'm in favor of any option that will not force me to pay for OTHER people's solar folly. When the technology improves and solar is economically feasible, I'll reconsider, but for now the average break even time on a full solar installation is something like 26 years.

I had solar panels on my house which I previously owned (part of the incentive I received when purchasing my new home) and my Duke electric bill was $10.42 (service line charge) every month of the year. Yup, even in the heat of the summer. And my temperature was set at 76°. [emoji2]

Whether you like it or not, Solar is here & will be one of the main sources in years to com. Thia is an attempt to kill solar by the energy industry. This does not belong in the Constitution.

Originally Posted by Guest

Thia is an attempt to kill solar by the energy industry.

I'm the biggest proponent of solar here, I build solar golf carts.

So tell me how this kills solar please.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

but for now the average break even time on a full solar installation is something like 26 years.

Not sure about the 26years but 12-15 because FL has zip for state incentives

Are solar golf carts part of the grid?

they can be, yes

There's nothing wrong with solar power, but there is something wrong with power companies profiting off of your use of solar power. This amendment is not to protect you, but to help the power company. They do not want to allow you to sell back power to them. As a matter of fact, they want to charge more because of those that use solar power.

If you wish to use solar power whenever you choose, then you want to vote NO for Amendment #1. The initial investment to Solar is already outrageously high, without others trying to profit from your cost.

I am a conservative, but I doubt if liberals wish to pay more either. No one should be punished for attempting to save money.

And save the planet

Originally Posted by Guest

And save the planet

Agree.

Originally Posted by Guest

And save the planet

Greenies can HELP save the planet by not overspending and reusing what they have. Why are almost all greenies, Democrats? Traditional people have always been careful and use leftovers and reuse and repurpose things. I see on HGTV that greenies will toss old cabinets and take out appliances that don't meet the latest standards of energy use. I think greenies focus on the latest style of being green instead of using common sense.

It isn't that Republicans do not believe in global warning but most do not think that just one 16th of the world population is going to hold back global warming...

A YES vote on amendment 1 is a stupid vote. Just look at who is funding the commercials....Duke Energy. If you think for one second that Duke Energy has the consumers' interests at heart, you are a very gullible voter. I voted no and encourage everyone to vote no No NO.

Ok looks like a NO is the way to go.

If I tie to grid in most states your excess power is purchased back, you power your home or Biz for free you can make money sometimes selling back

And now we have a Fire Fighters group backing the amendment because they are allegedly worried about their first responders?! Give me a break. I would think the building inspections required after installing solar panels would be enough.....certainly we do not need an amendment to the Florida constitution, backed by power companies to protect our fire fighters!!!??

Solar is hardly a main power source but does and will continue to play a roll regardless of the outcome of the vote on this ammendment. You are free to put up solar panels and this amendment will not infringe on your ability to do so. Keep in mind that unless you totally go off the grid with solar via a bank of batteries, you are still 100% dependent on the grid. I generally prefer when people stick with the facts instead to posting opinions.

Originally Posted by Guest

Whether you like it or not, Solar is here & will be one of the main sources in years to com. Thia is an attempt to kill solar by the energy industry. This does not belong in the Constitution.