FPL SolarTogether^® Frequently Asked Questions

• FPL SolarTogether is designed to give all FPL customers, whether you rent or own your home, an opportunity to directly participate in the environmental and financial benefits of Florida-based large-scale solar energy, while directly supporting the expansion of solar in Florida.
• Customers can subscribe to FPL SolarTogether by paying a fixed monthly subscription charge, that fits their budget, and receive monthly bill credits that increase every year for their share of the solar energy generated. It is estimated that over time, credits will increase, lowering your monthly energy bill.

• FPL is committed to advancing the use of clean solar energy in Florida. The program is designed to provide customers who may not have the ability or desire to install rooftop solar panels with an affordable and accessible alternative to participate in the benefits of solar energy while directly supporting the expansion of solar in Florida.

• All FPL customers and all eligible rate classes are available to participate in the program whether they rent or own their residence. The monthly subscription charge and subscription credit rates are the same for all rate classes.
• The program is available throughout FPL’s service territory on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to subscription availability. 

• To participate in FPL SolarTogether, your account must be current with no delinquent balances, in addition, there must be 12-months of usage data associated with your premise and at least one month of billing usage.
• Participation in FPL SolarTogether may also be terminated by FPL if you become subject to collection actions on your FPL account.

• No, panels will not be installed on your roof or your property. The power generated by the SolarTogether solar energy centers will be delivered directly to the energy grid, where it is combined with power generated from conventional energy sources in FPL’s system.

• No, the power generated by the FPL SolarTogether solar energy centers will be delivered directly to the energy grid, where it is combined with power generated from other conventional energy sources in FPL’s system.

• If you receive a “Reserved” confirmation status upon enrolling, your enrollment will become active when the solar energy centers associated with your subscription become operational. Your “Reserved” status guarantees your subscription to the program.
• You will receive confirmation of your projected billing start date during the enrollment process, or you can access this information on your FPL SolarTogether dashboard on FPL.com.

• We are currently fulfilling subscriptions on a first-come, first-served basis. As subscriptions become available, you will be notified of your enrollment and projected billing date.
• Subscription availability can occur when an existing participant decreases their subscription, an existing participant unsubscribes from FPL SolarTogether or as additional capacity becomes available from new solar energy centers.

• We received approval in 2021 to extend the highly popular FPL SolarTogether program — more than doubling what's already the largest community solar program in the country spanning FPL's service area — from Miami to Pensacola.
• The extension will add another 24 solar energy centers, or 1,788 MW of additional FPL SolarTogether subscription capacity, for a total of 3,278 MW or 44 solar energy centers.
• The 44 solar energy centers will be strategically located across Florida to generate maximum solar output even when it may be cloudy or dark in parts of the state — providing the additional value that comes with generating even more solar energy.

• Construction of the first three of the 24 new solar energy centers is expected to be completed early 2023. Additional solar energy centers are expected to be completed through 2025.

• The extension of the SolarTogether program allows us to increase the subscription credit from 3.4 cents to 3.6 cents in year one and maintains the estimated seven-year payback timeframe.
• The new credit rate, which took effect at the start of April 2022, ensures everyone will benefit from the same great benefits — whether you subscribed to the SolarTogether program in 2020 or plan to subscribe in 2023.
• No changes will be made to the program’s monthly subscription charge. It will remain $6.76 per kilowatt subscribed.

• No changes will be made to the program’s monthly subscription charge. It will remain $6.76 per kW subscribed.
• Customers who are already enrolled in the program and future participants will all share in the increased benefits that result from a 44-solar energy center program — we implemented an improved subscription credit rate schedule, which became effective for existing participants on April 1, 2022.
• The year-one credit rate will increase from 3.4 cents per kWh to 3.6 cents per kWh effective for existing customers on April 1, 2022 — and will increase 1.5% annually. This is the same for all rate classes.
  • The credit schedule was submitted to the PSC and can be found on their website at www.floridapsc.com.
  • It is important to understand that in any given month, season or year, actual credits may be higher or lower.
    • Actual solar generation is influenced by varying weather conditions, such as cloudiness, temperature, the angle of the sun, rainfall and other factors.
    • Due to this weather variability, it is expected that actual subscription credits will vary month-to-month, year-to-year, or over multi-year periods.

• FPL will build, operate, and maintain 44 solar energy centers throughout FPL's service territory dedicated to this program, 26 of which are already operational. The remaining 18 will become operational through 2025.
• No, there is no geographic restriction on participation in FPL SolarTogether if you live within FPL's service territory.

• As a residential participant in FPL SolarTogether, you can choose to have up to 100% of your annual energy usage come from solar.

View FPL SolarTogether Price, Terms & Conditions.

• The monthly subscription charge is a fixed dollar amount per kilowatt (kW) subscribed. This charge reflects the costs related to construct, operate and maintain the solar energy centers being built by FPL to support this program.
• During enrollment, your kWh usage will be converted to kW to determine your maximum subscription level. Subscription units may only be purchased in 1 kW increments.

• The monthly subscription credit represents the participant’s share of the solar energy generated by the solar energy centers each month, multiplied by the subscription credit rate.
• The subscription credit rate will increase annually. As a result, your monthly subscription credits are expected to increase the longer you are in the program, reducing your bill over time.

• Your subscription credit is based on the actual monthly solar generation from the solar energy centers dedicated to this program. The solar energy centers are located throughout FPL's service territory to fully harness the power of the sun.
• It is important to understand that in any given month, season or year, actual credits may be higher or lower. Actual solar generation is influenced by varying weather conditions, such as cloudiness, temperature, the angle of the sun, rainfall, and other factors.
• Due to this weather variability, it is expected the amount of actual subscription credits will vary month-to-month, year-to-year, or over multi-year periods.

• The monthly subscription charge and credit will appear as two separate line items on your FPL bill.

• Subscription requests will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon completion of the enrollment process, you will receive a confirmation email or letter detailing your subscription, including subscription level, monthly subscription charge and projected billing start date.
• You can also access the information on your SolarTogether dashboard on FPL.com.

• During enrollment in FPL SolarTogether, your subscription charge is estimated. Your email confirmation shows your actual subscription level and monthly subscription charge.
• The monthly subscription charge is equal to $6.76 multiplied by your subscription level, kW.
• Your monthly subscription credit represents your portion of the actual solar power generated.
  • For example, for a 7 kW subscription level:
    • Subscription charge: $6.76 x 7 kW = $47.32
    • Energy produced: 180 hours per month x 7 kW = 1,260 kWh
    • Subscription credit: 1,260 hours x $0.03598 credit rate/kWh = $45.33
    • A net subscription cost of $1.99

• A kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts, which is a measure of power. A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a measure of how much energy you’re using.
• To calculate kWh from kW, multiply the kW number by the time in hours.
• For example, a 3-kW appliance, if used for 3.5 hours, would be 3 x 3.5, which equals 10.5 kWh of energy.

• No. Enrolling in FPL SolarTogether will not change the amount of kWh you consume monthly. It will have no impact on your existing electric rate structure, time-of-use charges and/or demand charges.
• Your FPL SolarTogether monthly subscription charge and credit will appear as separate line items on your monthly FPL bill.

• You may elect to reduce your subscription or unsubscribe from FPL SolarTogether at any time, after your first billing cycle in the program.
• Refunds will not be provided for any subscription and you will not be able to re-enroll for a 12-month period, subject to subscription availability. 
• If you unsubscribe, your cancellation will become effective and your subscription charge and subscription credit will be assessed in the billing period in which you unsubscribed.
• If your enrollment status is confirmed as “Reserved”, you will be able to unsubscribe from the program up to 30 days before your projected billing start date.
  • Your projected billing start date will be provided during the enrollment process or you can access this information on your FPL SolarTogether dashboard on FPL.com.
• You may increase your subscription amount once per year within 30 days following your enrollment anniversary date.
• You can decrease your subscription at any time on FPL.com.

• Refunds will not be issued for any subscription, and you will not be able to re-enroll in the SolarTogether program for a 12-month period, subject to subscription availability.
• If you unsubscribe, your cancellation will become effective immediately and your subscription charge and subscription credit will be assessed in the billing period in which you unsubscribed.

• After you complete the enrollment process, you will receive confirmation of your projected billing start date or you can access this information on your FPL SolarTogether dashboard on FPL.com.

• We estimate that you could achieve payback within an estimated seven-year timeframe. Break-even is the point at which your total subscription credits received are more than your total subscription charges.
• You can also access this information on your FPL SolarTogether dashboard at FPL.com.

• Yes, your subscription is transferable if you move within FPL’s service territory and the account remains under the same name.

• A Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) represents one-megawatt-hour of electricity from a renewable power plant such as the FPL SolarTogether solar energy centers.
• Renewable Energy Certificates will be retired on the customer’s behalf to further optimize the program and better align with industry best practices. 
• Each REC is uniquely serial numbered and tracked in a certified renewable energy registry that documents ownership of the REC. Upon request, FPL will provide appropriate documentation.

• The FPL SolarTogether program will include the availability of subscriptions for qualifying low-income participants. Customers who participate in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP), or the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) will be pre-approved for this program.
• We will be working with our third-party partners to help administer this segment of the program.

• No. The monthly subscription charge already factors in the financial benefits associated with the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

• Like all FPL solar energy centers, the FPL SolarTogether energy centers are built to local wind and building codes. To date, our solar energy centers have performed extremely well during major storms, including hurricanes Matthew and Irma.
• FPL is responsible for operating and maintaining the solar energy centers. Post-storm, there may be some damage or loss, resulting in lower solar power.  As a result, your credit could be lower.
• Power from the FPL SolarTogether solar energy centers cannot be used as a backup power source during an outage.

• FPL SolarTogether and FPL SolarNow are two distinct programs. The FPL SolarNow program enables participating customers to support small solar structures installed in local communities throughout Florida, such as parks, zoos and museums, and further the education of solar power.
• FPL SolarTogether provides all FPL customers with an alternative option to participate in the economic and environmental benefits of solar energy while earning monthly bill credits on their FPL bill. Credits will increase the longer they are in the program, reducing their bill over time.

• No, FPL SolarNow participants will not be impacted by this new program. Customers can remain enrolled in FPL SolarNow and are also eligible to participate in FPL SolarTogether.

• FPL supports private solar, and we continue to work with our customers who choose private solar and their installers to help ensure the safe interconnection of their systems.
• The FPL SolarTogether program provides all customers with an affordable and accessible solar option and is available whether you rent or own your home.
• Customers will not be bound to a long-term contract, financing, installation, equipment or termination fees. Customers are not required to carry additional liability insurance as the panels are not directly attached to the home. The subscription is also transferable if participants move within FPL’s service territory.

• Please refer to the FPL SolarTogether Terms & Conditions for complete information.