If this organization really supported a choice to counter the utility company monopoly, then they would be supporting the far lower priced, local solar dealer market, not out of state, overpriced dealers.

Support your local solar market. Don’t let the wool be pulled over your eyes by the propaganda. Solar leases, PPAs and 30 year leasing company balloon payment solar loans with annual payment increases are three of the most expensive ways to have solar on your home. There are dozens of no money out of pocket financing sources that are far cheaper than solar leases. Some of these non solar leasing company financing even offers tax deductible interest. Solar leases, PPAs and solar leasing company loans don’t offer tax deductible interest.

Today, pricing has dropped so low that a zero to little maintenance, average sized 4.75 kW grid tie solar system that will produce up to 600 kWh per month with only 5 hours of peak sunshine per day can now be easily purchased for less than $2.10 a watt after applying the tax credit or less than $9,6000 which is less than 7 cents per kilowatt hour. Why pay the leasing company’s 13 to 16 cents per kilowatt hour when you can pay only 7 cents by purchasing your system instead.

If this bill passes in Florida, before signing any long term contract, ask your solar dealer if he or she can offer you a system for less than 7 cents per kilowatt hour. If they can’t, then I suggest that you shop somewhere else. Be smart about your solar investment. Search the Internet for 7 cents per kWh solar offerings. Learn the truth about fair market pricing before you sign any contract. Don’t fall for the leasing company’s high priced gimmicks.