How solar can help you combat Florida utility price hikes

Did you know Florida’s largest utility is asking regulators in your state to raise rates for the next four years? If approved by the Florida Public Service Commission, the rate increase would average out to 2.5% a year — this means your utility rates could go up to 10% by 2027.

Switching to solar could be your solution to circumvent these ever-rising utility costs. Not only can homeowners save money on their electricity bills, but they can also produce their own energy and stay prepared during hurricanes when they pair solar with a backup battery. On average there are 51-100 power outages in Florida per year and this number is increasing every year, so backup power is top of mind for savvy homeowners.

Ahmed, a solar customer who installed solar and a backup battery through local installer Freedom Solar Power, was one of the few in his city who was able to stay powered through hurricane season. “Our entire neighborhood lost power for 47 hours. We were one of the few houses that still had power in the neighborhood. We spent the whole 47 hours on solar panels and Powerwall and we were still generating electricity even with the solar panels covered in snow. We’re basically off-grid while being in an urban environment pretty efficiently from a cost standpoint,” said the oil engineering manager after storms knocked out the power in his neighborhood.

As a Freedom Solar Power customer, he is one of thousands of homeowners who had the solar advantage on their side. Since 2007, the Texas-based solar installer has been helping customers stay free and safe from high bills and blackouts. Freedom Solar has helped over 26,000 homeowners stay prepared in the face of increasingly severe weather conditions.

Solar and storage systems do more than protect owners from such emergencies. They also can slash electric bills for homeowners who generate their own electricity. More and more Floridians are turning them to keep free and safe from high bills and blackouts. On average, Freedom Solar’s Florida customers save $34,000 in the long run on energy costs.

Freedom Solar CEO Bret Biggart got into solar more than a decade ago because the market was too complicated and clouded by installers who cared more about money than people. That’s why Freedom Solar manages the entire process for you with in-house experts across sales, design, permitting, installation and customer care. They only install carefully curated high-quality solar technology with keen attention to detail. And they hold themselves accountable to your outcomes through a 25-year product, performance and service warranty.

Harnessing the sun for power doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process, and Freedom Solar makes sure it isn’t — let the team help you explore if solar is a fit for your Tampa home. Start with a free estimate.