Florida Power & Light (FPL), operated by NextEra Energy, is Florida's largest utility — serving most of South Florida, the east coast, and several inland counties. FPL customers are among the most motivated solar buyers in the state, driven by rising rates and Florida's excellent sun resource.
Key facts for FPL solar customers:
- FPL offers net metering at the retail rate — excess solar production earns bill credits
- Interconnection applications submitted by your installer through FPL's online portal
- Typical FPL interconnection timeline: 4–8 weeks for residential systems
- FPL territory includes Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and other counties
- FPL rates (base + fuel charges): approximately $0.12–$0.14/kWh — but total monthly bills are higher due to fuel cost pass-throughs that fluctuate
FPL rates have increased significantly due to fuel cost adjustments. Homeowners who lock in solar production now protect themselves from future rate increases over the system's 25-year life. The 30% federal ITC, FL property tax exemption (FL Stat. 196.182), and FL sales tax exemption all apply to FPL territory customers.