Solar quotes in Jacksonville, FL.
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- 8 kW
- Average system size
- $2.55/W
- Average cost (USD)
- 9 yrs
- Average payback
- 264+
- Local installers
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Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) - ENDED
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (IRC Section 25D) expired for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Homeowners who purchased and installed solar by year-end 2025 can still claim it on their 2025 return. Cash and loan purchases made in 2026 receive no federal tax credit.
Federal Commercial ITC (Section 48E) - via Lease / PPA
Section 48E (the commercial Clean Electricity Investment Credit) survives at 30% and is still available to third-party owners of residential systems under solar leases, PPAs, and similar TPO structures. The TPO company claims the credit and typically passes the savings through to the homeowner via lower monthly payments. To qualify, projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026; otherwise they must be placed in service by December 31, 2027.
Solar Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
Florida fully exempts qualifying solar energy systems and components from state sales and use tax under FL Statute §212.08(7)(hh), lowering the upfront cost of equipment by Florida's 6% state rate plus any local surtax.
Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy
Florida excludes 100% of the added value of a residential renewable energy system from property tax assessment under Florida Constitution Article VII §4(j) and implementing statutes. Going solar will not raise your property tax bill.
Net metering: Full retail net metering (FL PSC Rule 25-6.065)
Florida investor-owned utilities offer full-retail net metering under PSC Rule 25-6.065: excess solar is credited at the retail rate and rolled forward monthly, with annual true-up at the utility's lower avoided-cost rate. Systems are generally sized to no more than 115% of annual usage.
Why solar + battery in Jacksonville
Florida - the Sunshine State - has one of the largest and most active residential solar markets in the U.S., supported by year-round sun, high air-conditioning loads, and full retail net metering. Florida investor-owned utilities still offer full-retail net metering under Florida PSC Rule 25-6.065, which keeps the economics strong for owner-occupied homes. The state also exempts solar equipment from sales tax (FL Statute §212.08(7)(hh)) and shields the added home value from property tax (FL Constitution Art. VII §4(j)). The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) ended on December 31, 2025 - cash and loan purchases in 2026 no longer receive it, though leased / PPA systems can still indirectly access the surviving 30% commercial Section 48E credit. Hurricane resilience keeps battery storage popular. A typical 8 kW Florida system now pays for itself in roughly 10-13 years for a cash purchase in 2026.
How payback works in Florida
- System cost
- $20,400
- After 30% federal tax credit
- $14,280
- Estimated payback
- ~8.8 years
- 25-year net savings
- ~$26,220
These figures are illustrative; your actual quote reflects your roof, sun exposure, and local utility rates.
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