Solar Net Metering

Sec. 98-70. Interconnection and net metering of customer-owned renewable generation systems.

Customer-owned renewable generation systems is primarily intended to offset all or part of the customer's electric consumption requirements. As such, the gross power rating of a customer-owned renewable generation system shall be limited in size to meet the customer's peak energy load.

The interconnection of customer-owned renewable generation systems to the city's electric distribution system is limited to systems within one of the following ranges:

• Tier 1 | 10kW or less 
• Tier 2 | greater than 10kW and less than or equal to 100kW

Application and inspection fees. Customer shall pay the following fees for the review and processing of applications for interconnection of customer-owned renewable generation systems:

• Tier 1 | $100.00 
• Tier 2 | $320.00
• Fees may be adjusted annually.

Customers desiring to participate in our solar net metering program must provide the City with an executed standard interconnection agreement and an executed tri-party net metering power purchase agreement by and between Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) and the City.

Customers are still required to go through the building permit process after FMPA and City approval prior to installation of panels. 

Please contact our office (352) 472-1537 to begin the process or answer any questions you may have.