Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the biggest power company in Florida, and one of the biggest in the nation, with about 4.7 million customers – serving over half of all Florida’s customers. The company made a $1.3 billion profit last year. Given the company’s size and influence, how it views solar power matters.
The company recently announced a “new” solar energy program to construct up to 2.4 megawatts (MW) of solar PV over the next 3 years. If that doesn’t sound impressive, it’s because it’s not – it’s downright disappointing. Furthermore, the solar program would be funded by voluntary customer contributions of $9 per month.
Meanwhile, the company filed a petition asking the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to discontinue its popular solar rebate program that has helped residential and commercial customers install solar on rooftops since 2011. The company paints solar power as not cost-effective and providing limited value to its system.
Take action today sign the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's petition at http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50500/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=13803