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FPL secured a $945 million rate increase that runs through 2029. It's already approved. Fort Lauderdale homeowners are looking at higher electricity costs for at least three more years, locked in by the Florida PSC.
At 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, a typical Fort Lauderdale home pays about $257 a month to FPL. Solar covers 80–100% of that consumption charge. Fort Lauderdale gets 5.8 peak sun hours a day — among the highest in Florida. The production numbers here are strong, and the rate trajectory makes the math harder to argue against each year.
FPL offers full retail net metering under Florida law. Surplus generation goes to the grid and credits your account at the same rate you pay for power. Run the AC all summer — production credits build up and carry forward.
FPL is one of Florida's largest utilities. KIN has gone through FPL interconnection many times. It's a documented process.
Permitting: Solar permits in Fort Lauderdale go through the City of Fort Lauderdale Building Services or Broward County Building Code Services, depending on your address. Typical permit timeline is 10–21 business days. KIN files the application and handles every inspection. You don't need to figure out which office applies to your address — we do that.
Most Fort Lauderdale installs run 60–90 days from signed contract to Permission to Operate.
KIN has 880+ Google reviews at 4.4 stars across Florida. South Florida customers note that permitting here can run a bit longer than other markets — we factor that into the timeline we give you from day one, not as a surprise later.
Sales tax exemption: Solar equipment is exempt from Florida's 6% sales tax. On a $30,000 system, that's $1,800 you don't pay.
Property tax exemption: Florida law excludes the home value solar adds from property tax assessments. Your Broward County tax bill doesn't go up because you installed panels.
FPL net metering: Full retail credit for excess generation. Credits roll month to month.
Federal ITC: The 30% residential federal tax credit expired December 31, 2025. It doesn't apply to new residential installs in 2026. Lease and PPA options work differently — the commercial 48E credit is still available for projects where construction begins by July 4, 2026. Financing companies pass part of that benefit through in lower monthly rates. If a lease or PPA is what you're considering, the deadline is real.
Is 14 cents per kWh enough to make solar worth it here?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale's 5.8 peak sun hours offset the lower rate compared to Tampa. The payback period is longer than in higher-rate markets, but it still works — and FPL's approved increases through 2029 shorten it every year.
What about hurricanes?
KIN uses racking that meets Florida Product Approval standards, rated for the wind loads Broward County requires. Properly installed panels handle what Fort Lauderdale sees. Battery storage is available if you want to keep running during outages.
How long until I break even?
At $257/month and 14 cents/kWh, most Fort Lauderdale homeowners see payback on a cash purchase in 9–11 years. Every FPL increase cuts that timeline. Lease and PPA options give you day-one savings with no upfront cost.
Will my FPL bill go to zero?
Most months, close. FPL's fixed customer charge stays regardless of what your panels produce. The consumption charge — the large variable number — drops 80–100%.
How does FPL interconnection work?
After installation, KIN submits the interconnection application to FPL. FPL processes it and issues Permission to Operate. We run the whole process. You don't call FPL or file any paperwork.
Your free estimate includes real numbers for all three options based on your Fort Lauderdale home and FPL usage.
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