The BatteryMINDer Solar Charging System is an ideal choice for 12 Volt battery operations. This complete system is specifically designed for charging and maintaining up to four 12V batteries of any size/type/brand. Extends performance and life of 12V lead-acid, maintenance-free, marine deep cycle and sealed AGM batteries. Fully automatic desulfator dissolves life-shortening sulfate using safe low voltage high frequency pulses. Charges: Yes, Maintains: Yes, Desulfates: Yes, Conditioner: Yes, Works With: 12V lead-acid batteries, Amps: 1.25, Trickle Charge Amps: Regulated up to 1.25A, Charges Multiple Batteries (qty.): 4, Overcharge Protection: Yes, Polarity Reversal Protection: Yes, Power Source: Solar panel, Power Cord (ft.): 20in. from panel to controller Built-in automatic desulfator Not for use with aircraft batteries
PowerG Grid-Tie Solar System offers this grid-tie solar system that is designed for residential and commercial applications. The kit provides an investment-grade array of solar panels, inverters, racking and technical support to capture the power of the sun for your home or business. High-performance 240 Watt, 72 cell monocrystalline solar panels (64.6in.L x 39.1in.W x 1.8in.H) collect power and heavy-duty, 60Hz based inverter converts solar energy to grid-tie compliant AC power. Call 888-955-3469 for a free online site evaluation and quote. Common Usage: Grid-Tie System, Panel Type: Monocrystalline, Solar Panel Wattage: 240 Per panel, Rated Watts (kW): 2.18, Dimensions L x W (in.): 64 5/8 x 39 1/8, Thickness (in.): 1 13/16, Material Type: 72 Cell monocrystalline, Solar Panels Included (qty.): 9, Battery Qty.: 0, Mounting Hardware Included: Yes Reduce or even eliminate electrical bills; in some cases system can spin meter backwards and sell excess electricity back to the utility
PowerG Grid-Tie Solar System offers this grid-tie solar system that is designed for residential and commercial applications. The kit provides an investment-grade array of solar panels, inverters, racking and technical support to capture the power of the sun for your home or business. High-performance 240 Watt, 72 cell monocrystalline solar panels (64.6in.L x 39.1in.W x 1.8in.H) collect power and heavy-duty, 60Hz based inverter converts solar energy to grid-tie compliant AC power. Call 888-955-3469 for free online evaluation and quote. Common Usage: Grid-Tie System, Panel Type: Monocrystalline, Solar Panel Wattage: 240 Per panel, Rated Watts (kW): 2.88, Dimensions L x W (in.): 64 5/8 x 39 1/8, Thickness (in.): 1 13/16, Material Type: 72 Cell monocrystalline, Solar Panels Included (qty.): 12, Battery Qty.: 0, Mounting Hardware Included: Yes Reduce or even eliminate electrical bills; in some cases system can spin meter backwards and sell excess electricity back to the utility
PowerG Grid-Tie Solar System offers this grid-tie solar system that is designed for residential and commercial applications. The kit provides an investment-grade array of solar panels, inverters, racking and technical support to capture the power of the sun for your home or business. High-performance 240 Watt, 72 cell monocrystalline solar panels (64.6in.L x 39.1in.W x 1.8in.H) collect power and heavy-duty, 60Hz based inverter converts solar energy to grid-tie compliant AC power. Call 888-955-3469 for free online evaluation and quote. Common Usage: Grid-Tie System, Panel Type: Monocrystalline, Solar Panel Wattage: 240 Per panel, Rated Watts (kW): 5.76, Dimensions L x W (in.): 64 5/8 x 39 1/8, Thickness (in.): 1 13/16, Material Type: 72 Cell monocrystalline, Solar Panels Included (qty.): 24, Battery Qty.: 0, Mounting Hardware Included: Yes Reduce or even eliminate electrical bills; in some cases system can spin meter backwards and sell excess electricity back to the utility
PowerG Grid-Tie Solar System offers this grid-tie solar system that is designed for residential and commercial applications. The kit provides an investment-grade array of solar panels, inverters, racking and technical support to capture the power of the sun for your home or business. High-performance 240 Watt, 72 cell monocrystalline solar panels (64.6in.L x 39.1in.W x 1.8in.H) collect power and heavy-duty, 60Hz based inverter converts solar energy to grid-tie compliant AC power. Call 888-955-3469 for free online evaluation and quote. Common Usage: Grid-Tie System, Panel Type: Monocrystalline, Solar Panel Wattage: 240 Per panel, Rated Watts (kW): 7.92, Dimensions L x W (in.): 64 5/8 x 39 1/8, Thickness (in.): 1 13/16, Material Type: 72 Cell monocrystalline, Solar Panels Included (qty.): 33, Battery Qty.: 0, Mounting Hardware Included: Yes Reduce or even eliminate electrical bills; in some cases system can spin meter backwards and sell excess electricity back to the utility
Optimizes all solar panels charge rates. Prevents over/under charging. Full time desulphation pulses safely extends life and performance of all batteries. Features exclusive U.S. Patented PulseMode desulphation circuitry, designed to safely remove sulphation. Charges: Yes, Maintains: Yes, Desulfates: Yes, Conditioner: Yes, Works With: All batteries / 12V lead-acid, Amps: .45, Trickle Charge Amps: Regulated up to 0.45 as needed, Charges Multiple Batteries (qty.): 1, Overcharge Protection: Yes, Polarity Reversal Protection: Yes, Power Source: Solar panel, Power Cord (ft.): 20 Not for use with aircraft batteries
From the Heraldtribune.com. If the numbers in this article are accurate this would be a no brainer. $13,000 to save $200. In Many areas this numbers would not work this well. In cases where it does not work as well then the Citizenre “rent solar” model works much better.
Bradenton couple installs solar panels on 1913 house
BY CHRISTOPHER O’DONNELL
December 04. 2007
BRADENTON — With its wrap-around porch, leaded windows and upstairs sleeping porch, Fred and Tina Colagiovanni’s Craftsman home still looks the way it did when it was built in 1913.
But with the recent addition of a high-tech system of solar panels, the home could soon be one of the most modern homes in Bradenton in terms of power.
The Colagiovannis just installed 28 solar panels on the south and west sides of their home’s roof. In cooler months when their air conditioner is off, the system should provide enough energy to power their home and to sell extra power back to their utility company.
A landscape architect, 40-year-old Fred Colagiovanni has already sliced big chunks off his utility bills by switching standard light bulbs for energy efficient ones and upgrading his A/C units.
His decision to go solar was motivated by his concern for the environment and desire to set an example.
“Everyone is aware of what is going on with global warming,” Colagiovanni said. “If a 1913 home can put solar in, everybody should be able to do it.”
The solar panels, which generate 5 kilowatts of power, cost the Colagiovannis $40,000 to buy and install. With state and federal rebates and tax credits, however, the couple expect the final cost to be $13,000.
Because electricity cannot be stored, houses with solar power systems still need to be hooked up to the power grid for nights and cloudy days.
Fred Colagiovanni expects to recoup the cost of the project over the next 5 to 10 years. He estimates the system will slash his utility bill by about $200 per month.
And at times he will be able to reduce his bill even further by selling excess power back to Florida Power & Light.
That deal is not as good as it sounds, though. Florida does not mandate that utilities buy back power at the same price that they sell it. Most utilities only buy back at between 40 and 50 percent of their wholesale price.
Gov. Charlie Crist recently called on state regulators to make the buy and sell prices equal. Known as net metering, the practice is law in 37 states.
The Public Service Commission has drafted a net metering regulation that could become law next year, Florida Department of Environmental Protection officials said.
Fitting a solar power system to a 1913 house was not without challenges.
The panels have to be attached to the trusses so they will not fly off during strong winds. Finding the trusses under the roof was not easy, said Scott Tombaugh, construction manager with Schroeders Homes Inc., the company that fitted the system.
The black panels hug the roof and can barely be seen from the front of the house.
“I didn’t want to take away from the aesthetics of the home,” Fred Colagiovanni said. “Unless you’re really looking, you don’t see them.”
Concern that the buildup of greenhouse gases is fueling global warming has never been higher.
Scientists are issuing frequent warnings about the effects of ice shelves melting. Former Vice President Al Gore’s documentary on global warming won an Academy Award and he received a share of a Nobel Peace Prize.
But despite a heightened interest in the environment and the financial incentives offered by state and federal governments, very few homes in the Sunshine State have made the switch to solar.
Only 130 of FPL’s 4.3 million customers are selling power back to the utility. Peace River Electric Cooperative officials say that they have no customers doing that from their 32,000 accounts in counties that surround the Peace River, including Manatee and Sarasota.
Statewide there may be as few as 300 homes running off solar power, according to Florida Department of Environment officials.
But solar powered water and pool heaters have become more popular. More than 500,000 of them have been installed since 1978, according to DEP figures.
David Schroeders, owner of Schroeders Homes, said he is seeing more interest in solar power. But much of that is from businesses which enjoy better incentives and can recoup their outlay in 3 to 5 years. It typically takes homeowners 8 to 10 years to make their money back, he said.
Nonetheless, Fred Colagiovanni is optimistic that more people will make the switch to solar power.
“There’s so many incentives that allow you to do it,” he said. “The public needs to know.”
Bradenton couple installs solar panels on 1913 house
BY CHRISTOPHER O’DONNELL
BRADENTON — With its wrap-around porch, leaded windows and upstairs sleeping porch, Fred and Tina Colagiovanni’s Craftsman home still looks the way it did when it was built in 1913.
But with the recent addition of a high-tech system of solar panels, the home could soon be one of the most modern homes in Bradenton in terms of power.
The Colagiovannis just installed 28 solar panels on the south and west sides of their home’s roof. In cooler months when their air conditioner is off, the system should provide enough energy to power their home and to sell extra power back to their utility company.
A landscape architect, 40-year-old Fred Colagiovanni has already sliced big chunks off his utility bills by switching standard light bulbs for energy efficient ones and upgrading his A/C units.
His decision to go solar was motivated by his concern for the environment and desire to set an example.
“Everyone is aware of what is going on with global warming,” Colagiovanni said. “If a 1913 home can put solar in, everybody should be able to do it.”
The solar panels, which generate 5 kilowatts of power, cost the Colagiovannis $40,000 to buy and install. With state and federal rebates and tax credits, however, the couple expect the final cost to be $13,000.
Because electricity cannot be stored, houses with solar power systems still need to be hooked up to the power grid for nights and cloudy days.
Fred Colagiovanni expects to recoup the cost of the project over the next 5 to 10 years. He estimates the system will slash his utility bill by about $200 per month.
And at times he will be able to reduce his bill even further by selling excess power back to Florida Power & Light.
That deal is not as good as it sounds, though. Florida does not mandate that utilities buy back power at the same price that they sell it. Most utilities only buy back at between 40 and 50 percent of their wholesale price.
Gov. Charlie Crist recently called on state regulators to make the buy and sell prices equal. Known as net metering, the practice is law in 37 states.
The Public Service Commission has drafted a net metering regulation that could become law next year, Florida Department of Environmental Protection officials said.
Fitting a solar power system to a 1913 house was not without challenges.
The panels have to be attached to the trusses so they will not fly off during strong winds. Finding the trusses under the roof was not easy, said Scott Tombaugh, construction manager with Schroeders Homes Inc., the company that fitted the system.
The black panels hug the roof and can barely be seen from the front of the house.
“I didn’t want to take away from the aesthetics of the home,” Fred Colagiovanni said. “Unless you’re really looking, you don’t see them.”
Concern that the buildup of greenhouse gases is fueling global warming has never been higher.
Scientists are issuing frequent warnings about the effects of ice shelves melting. Former Vice President Al Gore’s documentary on global warming won an Academy Award and he received a share of a Nobel Peace Prize.
But despite a heightened interest in the environment and the financial incentives offered by state and federal governments, very few homes in the Sunshine State have made the switch to solar.
Only 130 of FPL’s 4.3 million customers are selling power back to the utility. Peace River Electric Cooperative officials say that they have no customers doing that from their 32,000 accounts in counties that surround the Peace River, including Manatee and Sarasota.
Statewide there may be as few as 300 homes running off solar power, according to Florida Department of Environment officials.
But solar powered water and pool heaters have become more popular. More than 500,000 of them have been installed since 1978, according to DEP figures.
David Schroeders, owner of Schroeders Homes, said he is seeing more interest in solar power. But much of that is from businesses which enjoy better incentives and can recoup their outlay in 3 to 5 years. It typically takes homeowners 8 to 10 years to make their money back, he said.
Nonetheless, Fred Colagiovanni is optimistic that more people will make the switch to solar power.
“There’s so many incentives that allow you to do it,” he said. “The public needs to know.”
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, Dec. 21 -/E-Wire/– “Freeing the Grid”, a report released just last week by a coalition of top renewable energy policy experts, ranks and grades the 40 states with net metering and interconnection standards – policies that are vital to the establishment of a robust solar market. Conspicuously, Florida was not graded because they had not yet adopted net metering rules.
They are last in class no longer, as the commission and staff have put in the extra work needed to achieve an A.
“The Solar Alliance, (a group of the world’s leading solar manufacturers), would like to commend the Florida Public Service Commission on their recent net-metering ruling, and acknowledge it as perhaps one of the best in the country!” comments Claudine Schneider, President of the Solar Alliance one of the report’s contributors. “It is the first step in creating a truly viable solar environment where manufacturing and installation jobs could flourish. Let’s continue to work together to expeditiously utilize Florida’s most abundant resource and put it to work for all of the people of this fine state.”
Net metering allows solar system owners to feed unused electricity back into the grid for others to use, and in return, have their meter roll backwards and bank credits for their next bill. Best-in-class standards allow net metering up to 2 MW in size, allowing for large, commercial systems. And interconnection standards are rules by which a solar customer safely plugs into the grid. Florida’s rule will allow for 2 MW and call for expedited interconnection standards.
FlaSEIA, a nonprofit professional association of companies involved in the solar energy industry points out that Florida Governor Charlie Crist should also be commended for steering clean energy policy in the right direction. Executive Director Bruce Kershner has this to say, “The Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA) applauds Governor Charlie Crist for his vision to establish Florida as a leader in reducing greenhouse gases through his Executive Order 07-127. We commend the PSC for their bold leadership in moving the governor’s energy initiative forward quickly. The PSC’s swift action this week will encourage expansion of customer-owned renewable generation across the state, while reducing costs to the consumer to interconnect to their electric utility. FlaSEIA appreciates the governor and PSC for their leadership in making this become a reality. The PSC’s action, coupled with the state’s existing solar rebate program, will most assuredly place Florida as a leader in solar energy.”
Gwen Rose, Deputy Director at the Vote Solar Initiative another “Freeing the Grid” contributor knows that the Governor’s leadership is important, but is also pleased to see the PSC supporting that leadership. “Governor Crist has announced aggressive renewable energy goals for the state. But goals don’t turn into results all by themselves. The PSC has done good, necessary work–these rules will lay the foundation for Florida to take advantage of what is clearly its best renewable resource”
The rule is being met with further applause by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE), “We are pleased that the PSC is adopting rules that will give Floridians more incentive to install clean, renewable energy systems on their homes.” said, Melissa Meehan the Coastal Organizer for SACE in Tampa, FL. She goes on to comment about the importance of net metering in meeting the challenge of global warming “Florida has a large solar and renewable potential, and this policy is an important step in unlocking that potential which will diversify our energy mix and reduce global warming pollution.”
(5.0 out of 5)
From the Heraldtribune.com. If the numbers in this article are accurate this would be a no brainer. $13,000 to save $200. In Many areas this numbers would not work this well. In cases where it does not work as well then the Citizenre “rent solar” model works much better.
Bradenton couple installs solar panels on 1913 house
BY CHRISTOPHER O’DONNELL
December 04. 2007
BRADENTON — With its wrap-around porch, leaded windows and upstairs sleeping porch, Fred and Tina Colagiovanni’s Craftsman home still looks the way it did when it was built in 1913.
But with the recent addition of a high-tech system of solar panels, the home could soon be one of the most modern homes in Bradenton in terms of power.
The Colagiovannis just installed 28 solar panels on the south and west sides of their home’s roof. In cooler months when their air conditioner is off, the system should provide enough energy to power their home and to sell extra power back to their utility company.
A landscape architect, 40-year-old Fred Colagiovanni has already sliced big chunks off his utility bills by switching standard light bulbs for energy efficient ones and upgrading his A/C units.
His decision to go solar was motivated by his concern for the environment and desire to set an example.
“Everyone is aware of what is going on with global warming,” Colagiovanni said. “If a 1913 home can put solar in, everybody should be able to do it.”
The solar panels, which generate 5 kilowatts of power, cost the Colagiovannis $40,000 to buy and install. With state and federal rebates and tax credits, however, the couple expect the final cost to be $13,000.
Because electricity cannot be stored, houses with solar power systems still need to be hooked up to the power grid for nights and cloudy days.
Fred Colagiovanni expects to recoup the cost of the project over the next 5 to 10 years. He estimates the system will slash his utility bill by about $200 per month.
And at times he will be able to reduce his bill even further by selling excess power back to Florida Power & Light.
That deal is not as good as it sounds, though. Florida does not mandate that utilities buy back power at the same price that they sell it. Most utilities only buy back at between 40 and 50 percent of their wholesale price.
Gov. Charlie Crist recently called on state regulators to make the buy and sell prices equal. Known as net metering, the practice is law in 37 states.
The Public Service Commission has drafted a net metering regulation that could become law next year, Florida Department of Environmental Protection officials said.
Fitting a solar power system to a 1913 house was not without challenges.
The panels have to be attached to the trusses so they will not fly off during strong winds. Finding the trusses under the roof was not easy, said Scott Tombaugh, construction manager with Schroeders Homes Inc., the company that fitted the system.
The black panels hug the roof and can barely be seen from the front of the house.
“I didn’t want to take away from the aesthetics of the home,” Fred Colagiovanni said. “Unless you’re really looking, you don’t see them.”
Concern that the buildup of greenhouse gases is fueling global warming has never been higher.
Scientists are issuing frequent warnings about the effects of ice shelves melting. Former Vice President Al Gore’s documentary on global warming won an Academy Award and he received a share of a Nobel Peace Prize.
But despite a heightened interest in the environment and the financial incentives offered by state and federal governments, very few homes in the Sunshine State have made the switch to solar.
Only 130 of FPL’s 4.3 million customers are selling power back to the utility. Peace River Electric Cooperative officials say that they have no customers doing that from their 32,000 accounts in counties that surround the Peace River, including Manatee and Sarasota.
Statewide there may be as few as 300 homes running off solar power, according to Florida Department of Environment officials.
But solar powered water and pool heaters have become more popular. More than 500,000 of them have been installed since 1978, according to DEP figures.
David Schroeders, owner of Schroeders Homes, said he is seeing more interest in solar power. But much of that is from businesses which enjoy better incentives and can recoup their outlay in 3 to 5 years. It typically takes homeowners 8 to 10 years to make their money back, he said.
Nonetheless, Fred Colagiovanni is optimistic that more people will make the switch to solar power.
“There’s so many incentives that allow you to do it,” he said. “The public needs to know.”
Bradenton couple installs solar panels on 1913 house
BY CHRISTOPHER O’DONNELL
BRADENTON — With its wrap-around porch, leaded windows and upstairs sleeping porch, Fred and Tina Colagiovanni’s Craftsman home still looks the way it did when it was built in 1913.
But with the recent addition of a high-tech system of solar panels, the home could soon be one of the most modern homes in Bradenton in terms of power.
The Colagiovannis just installed 28 solar panels on the south and west sides of their home’s roof. In cooler months when their air conditioner is off, the system should provide enough energy to power their home and to sell extra power back to their utility company.
A landscape architect, 40-year-old Fred Colagiovanni has already sliced big chunks off his utility bills by switching standard light bulbs for energy efficient ones and upgrading his A/C units.
His decision to go solar was motivated by his concern for the environment and desire to set an example.
“Everyone is aware of what is going on with global warming,” Colagiovanni said. “If a 1913 home can put solar in, everybody should be able to do it.”
The solar panels, which generate 5 kilowatts of power, cost the Colagiovannis $40,000 to buy and install. With state and federal rebates and tax credits, however, the couple expect the final cost to be $13,000.
Because electricity cannot be stored, houses with solar power systems still need to be hooked up to the power grid for nights and cloudy days.
Fred Colagiovanni expects to recoup the cost of the project over the next 5 to 10 years. He estimates the system will slash his utility bill by about $200 per month.
And at times he will be able to reduce his bill even further by selling excess power back to Florida Power & Light.
That deal is not as good as it sounds, though. Florida does not mandate that utilities buy back power at the same price that they sell it. Most utilities only buy back at between 40 and 50 percent of their wholesale price.
Gov. Charlie Crist recently called on state regulators to make the buy and sell prices equal. Known as net metering, the practice is law in 37 states.
The Public Service Commission has drafted a net metering regulation that could become law next year, Florida Department of Environmental Protection officials said.
Fitting a solar power system to a 1913 house was not without challenges.
The panels have to be attached to the trusses so they will not fly off during strong winds. Finding the trusses under the roof was not easy, said Scott Tombaugh, construction manager with Schroeders Homes Inc., the company that fitted the system.
The black panels hug the roof and can barely be seen from the front of the house.
“I didn’t want to take away from the aesthetics of the home,” Fred Colagiovanni said. “Unless you’re really looking, you don’t see them.”
Concern that the buildup of greenhouse gases is fueling global warming has never been higher.
Scientists are issuing frequent warnings about the effects of ice shelves melting. Former Vice President Al Gore’s documentary on global warming won an Academy Award and he received a share of a Nobel Peace Prize.
But despite a heightened interest in the environment and the financial incentives offered by state and federal governments, very few homes in the Sunshine State have made the switch to solar.
Only 130 of FPL’s 4.3 million customers are selling power back to the utility. Peace River Electric Cooperative officials say that they have no customers doing that from their 32,000 accounts in counties that surround the Peace River, including Manatee and Sarasota.
Statewide there may be as few as 300 homes running off solar power, according to Florida Department of Environment officials.
But solar powered water and pool heaters have become more popular. More than 500,000 of them have been installed since 1978, according to DEP figures.
David Schroeders, owner of Schroeders Homes, said he is seeing more interest in solar power. But much of that is from businesses which enjoy better incentives and can recoup their outlay in 3 to 5 years. It typically takes homeowners 8 to 10 years to make their money back, he said.
Nonetheless, Fred Colagiovanni is optimistic that more people will make the switch to solar power.
“There’s so many incentives that allow you to do it,” he said. “The public needs to know.”
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, Dec. 21 -/E-Wire/– “Freeing the Grid”, a report released just last week by a coalition of top renewable energy policy experts, ranks and grades the 40 states with net metering and interconnection standards – policies that are vital to the establishment of a robust solar market. Conspicuously, Florida was not graded because they had not yet adopted net metering rules.
They are last in class no longer, as the commission and staff have put in the extra work needed to achieve an A.
“The Solar Alliance, (a group of the world’s leading solar manufacturers), would like to commend the Florida Public Service Commission on their recent net-metering ruling, and acknowledge it as perhaps one of the best in the country!” comments Claudine Schneider, President of the Solar Alliance one of the report’s contributors. “It is the first step in creating a truly viable solar environment where manufacturing and installation jobs could flourish. Let’s continue to work together to expeditiously utilize Florida’s most abundant resource and put it to work for all of the people of this fine state.”
Net metering allows solar system owners to feed unused electricity back into the grid for others to use, and in return, have their meter roll backwards and bank credits for their next bill. Best-in-class standards allow net metering up to 2 MW in size, allowing for large, commercial systems. And interconnection standards are rules by which a solar customer safely plugs into the grid. Florida’s rule will allow for 2 MW and call for expedited interconnection standards.
FlaSEIA, a nonprofit professional association of companies involved in the solar energy industry points out that Florida Governor Charlie Crist should also be commended for steering clean energy policy in the right direction. Executive Director Bruce Kershner has this to say, “The Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA) applauds Governor Charlie Crist for his vision to establish Florida as a leader in reducing greenhouse gases through his Executive Order 07-127. We commend the PSC for their bold leadership in moving the governor’s energy initiative forward quickly. The PSC’s swift action this week will encourage expansion of customer-owned renewable generation across the state, while reducing costs to the consumer to interconnect to their electric utility. FlaSEIA appreciates the governor and PSC for their leadership in making this become a reality. The PSC’s action, coupled with the state’s existing solar rebate program, will most assuredly place Florida as a leader in solar energy.”
Gwen Rose, Deputy Director at the Vote Solar Initiative another “Freeing the Grid” contributor knows that the Governor’s leadership is important, but is also pleased to see the PSC supporting that leadership. “Governor Crist has announced aggressive renewable energy goals for the state. But goals don’t turn into results all by themselves. The PSC has done good, necessary work–these rules will lay the foundation for Florida to take advantage of what is clearly its best renewable resource”
The rule is being met with further applause by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE), “We are pleased that the PSC is adopting rules that will give Floridians more incentive to install clean, renewable energy systems on their homes.” said, Melissa Meehan the Coastal Organizer for SACE in Tampa, FL. She goes on to comment about the importance of net metering in meeting the challenge of global warming “Florida has a large solar and renewable potential, and this policy is an important step in unlocking that potential which will diversify our energy mix and reduce global warming pollution.”
The report can be downloaded at http://www.newenergychoices.org/uploads/FreeingTheGrid2007_report.pdf