The Grid is Fragile. Your Home Doesn't Have To Be.
Tampa Bay sees more storm outages than almost anywhere in Florida. Stop relying on Duke Energy to keep your AC running. Secure your home with a Solar + Battery Microgrid.
Valid for Duke Energy & TECO customers.
The Truth About the Duke Energy "$30 Minimum Bill"
Other solar companies might promise you a ‘$0 Bill.’ They are lying.
The Reality
Duke Energy Florida enforces a mandatory $30.00 Minimum Monthly Bill for all grid-tied customers. Even if you produce 100% of your own power, you will still pay this fee to maintain the lines.
The Strategy
Don’t let this stop you. Instead of trying to hit $0, your goal is to swap your variable $300 bill for a fixed solar payment + the $30 connection fee. You get cost control and—most importantly—power during blackouts.
1:1 Net Metering is Still Here
Despite the minimum bill, Duke Energy still offers 1:1 Net Metering (for now). This is the gold standard of solar billing.
How It Works
Day: You export extra solar power to the grid. Duke credits you at the full retail rate.
Night: You pull power back from the grid for free using your credits.
The Result: You use the grid as a free battery to offset your bill down to the $30 minimum.
Solar Only" Doesn't Work During Hurricanes
Many homeowners are shocked to learn that standard solar panels turn OFF during a power outage. If Duke Energy goes down, you go down.
The Solution: "To survive Tampa's hurricane season, you need a Hybrid Solar + Battery System."
Grid Down? Your system disconnects from Duke and forms a 'Microgrid.'
Result: Your lights, WiFi, and Fridge stay on while the rest of the block goes dark.
Financial Help for Tampa Homeowners
Combine these three programs to maximize your ROI:
30% Federal Tax Credit
Applies to Solar Panels AND Battery Storage.
0% Sales Tax
Florida charges NO sales tax on solar equipment (saves you 7.5% in Hillsborough County).
Property Tax Exemption
Your home value rises, but your property taxes do not.