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Category: <span>Buying & Installation</span>
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Can You DIY Solar Installation in Florida? What’s Actually Allowed
Skipping installer labor costs is appealing once you realize how much of a solar quote goes toward labor rather than equipment. Florida law does technically allow it, but the honest picture is more complicated than a straightforward yes. Short version: Florida’s owner-builder exemption lets homeowners legally pull their own permits and perform electrical work on […]
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New Construction vs. Retrofit Solar in Florida: Which Costs Less?
If you’re building a new home in Florida and solar is even a maybe, the decision window is shorter than most people realize. Once framing starts, the cheapest opportunity to plan for it closes fast. Short version: Installing solar during new construction is meaningfully cheaper than retrofitting it onto an existing home, mainly because electrical […]
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Solar Sales Scams in Florida: What to Watch For Before You Sign
Florida’s combination of abundant sun and a huge homeowner population makes it a genuine target for aggressive and sometimes outright fraudulent solar sales practices, not just the occasional bad review. Short version: Florida’s Attorney General has sued multiple solar companies for deceptive practices and released an official consumer guide on the issue. The most common […]