Recent activities on wider utilization of photovoltaic technology in Florida

In the last year numerous developments have occurred for wider utilization of photovoltaic (PV) technology in Florida with the initiatives of the state administration and government officials. Some progressive utilities have also spurred PV use through rebates to consumers and decisions to deploy large PV projects. The most notables have included the state grants and rebates by the Florida Energy Office (FEO) under the Renewable Energy Technologies Grants Program, SunSmart Schools Program, Solar Energy Systems Incentives Program, a new regulation on interconnection and net metering by the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) and Executive Orders by the Florida Governor driving a Renewable Portfolio Standard and wider use of PV in government buildings.