Go Solar Florida Spanish Delegation to Renewable Energy Forum, November 14, 2014 Matthew R Anderson, Outreach/Marketing Chair- Go Solar Florida 1

Big Picture of Solar in Florida 3rd in the nation for solar potential (California & Texas) 12th for cumulative solar capacity installed (223 MW) Enough solar energy installed in the state to power 25,600 homes 311 solar companies, employing 4,000 people Challenges Florida has no renewable portfolio standard and does not allow power purchase agreements, two policies that have driven investments in solar in other states.renewable portfolio standard power purchase agreements Low cost for electricity (12 cents/kWh Residential and 10 cents Commercial) All statistics are courtesy of Solar Energy Industry Association and US Energy Information Administration 2

Incentives Federal- – Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit (30%)- Expires 12/16 – Corporate Renewable Energy Tax Credit (30%)- Drops to 10% for systems installed after 12/31/16 State Florida Renewable Energy Technology Sales Tax Refund Florida Renewable Energy Production Credit Climate Change and sea level rise make solar a high priority List of Federal & State’s Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency visit 3

4 ~ Currently at 13 cents/kWh (2014 in Florida)

Panel Prices Plummeted Source: Mints, P. (2011). Photovoltaic Manufacturer Shipments, Capacity, & Competitive Analysis 20010/2011. Report # NPS-Supply6. Palo Alto, CA: Navigant Consulting Photovoltaic Service Program. 5

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Soft Costs MaintenanceInstallation Customer Acquisition PermittingFinancing Over 64% of the cost of solar installations are due to soft costs. Go Solar Florida is working on reducing permitting soft costs. 7

Go SOLAR Florida Rooftop Solar Challenge II U.S. Department of Energy Grant 2.Broward County is administering the grant with a.5 partner counties b.The City of Venice c.Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and Florida Atlantic University d.9 additional BC cities e.Collaborating to make solar rooftop systems easier, faster and cheaper for residents and businesses Through streamlined permitting, engineering and regulation 8

Go SOLAR Florida In conjunction with partners, working on Improved Permitting Solar Financing Action Plan Planning & Zoning Best Practices Outreach, education, legislation 9

Go SOLAR Florida Improved Permitting Develop uniform ePermit application (electronic) Apply on Go SOLAR Florida website Electrical module includes on-demand specs for panels, inverters Structural module to include a wind load and anchoring algorithm... continued 10

Go SOLAR Florida Improved Permitting... continued System will be automated with built-in code checking & validation Licensed contractors end up with electrical and structural design plans to upload with final permit package Next, directed to jurisdiction who collects fees and issues permits 11

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Go SOLAR Fest 2014 June attendees, 65 local, national, and international exhibitors, 42 speakers Free to attend, Only $200 to exhibit, Sponsorships as low as $500 You are invited to participate in

Ms. Paola Isaac Economic Development Specialist-International Trade Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development 14

Go SOLAR Florida Matthew R Anderson