Does FPL offer net metering in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes — FPL credits the solar you export to the grid in Fort Lauderdale under Florida's full retail-rate net metering, valued at ~100% of retail. That credit is what lets a well-sized system zero out most of your annual bill.

Is solar worth it in Fort Lauderdale?

For most owners, yes. At 5.6 peak sun hours, a 8 kW system in Fort Lauderdale produces about 13,082 kWh a year, pays back in roughly 7.7 years, and returns around $47,036 over 25 years after the $15,400 net cost — driven by the 30% federal credit.

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Fort LauderdaleSolar Incentives 2026: Rebates, Tax Credits & Net Metering

Q: How much do solar panels cost in Fort Lauderdale?

The 8 kW system that fits a typical Fort Lauderdale home (about a $150/month bill) costs around $22,000 before incentives. After the 30% federal credit, the net cost is roughly $15,400. Use the calculator on this page with your actual FPL bill for an exact figure.

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Fort Lauderdale homeowners stack the 30% federal tax credit and FPL net metering. At 5.6 peak sun hours a day, a home with a $150/month bill (about 1,071 kWh) needs roughly a 8 kW system — 20 panels — and pays back in about 7.7 years.

Federal Credit

30%

FL State Credit

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Local Utility

FPL

Net Metering

Active

Est. System Size

8 kW

Annual Production

13.1k kWh

Net Cost (after credits)

$15,400

Est. Payback

7.7 yrs

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Solar Incentives Available in Fort Lauderdale

Solar incentives in Fort Lauderdale come in three layers. First, every homeowner qualifies for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit on the full installed cost, claimed on IRS Form 5695. Florida does not add a state income tax credit, so the federal credit is the main up-front incentive. Third, FPL sets the local rules for crediting the solar power you export.

FPL provides full retail net metering in Fort Lauderdale; Florida's tax exemptions lower the real cost further.

How Much Solar Fort Lauderdale Homes Produce

Fort Lauderdale gets 5.6 peak sun hours a day, so each 1 kW of panels produces about 1,635 kWh per year here. A 8 kW system — the size that fits a typical $150/month FPL bill — generates roughly 13,082 kWh annually, worth about $1,831 in avoided electricity in year one and more as rates rise.

FPL Net Metering in Fort Lauderdale

FPL credits excess solar generation from Fort Lauderdale homes under Florida's full retail-rate net metering (~100% of retail). A right-sized system can bring net annual electricity costs close to zero. See full Florida net metering rules →

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

At Florida's 2026 average of $2.75/watt, the 8 kW system most Fort Lauderdale homes need runs about $22,000 before incentives. The 30% federal credit takes off $6,600 — landing the net cost near $15,400, with payback around 7.7 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Lauderdale homeowners can claim the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, and net metering through FPL. FPL provides full retail net metering in Fort Lauderdale; Florida's tax exemptions lower the real cost further.