FLORIDA HAS PLENTY OF SUN BUT LITTLE SOLAR POWER
This is just plain crazy and something that needs changing in huge way. I was in Chicago a few weeks ago and while riding the L train to Wrigley Field to see a Cubs game I saw plenty of solar panels on top of residential and office buildings. It is something you never see in Florida, despite our moniker as the Sunshine State. Why is this?? Because here in Florida and in other states (many of which are in the Southeast) where there is a monopoly on the energy supply, like Florida Power & Light, the utility company pays big money to prevent any competition. No matter how logical, environmentally friendly and efficient it might be. This is another example of politics gone bad, where the rich and powerful use their money to shape the laws to benefit their interests. It is almost funny that not only have they prevented competition from solar, but they have actually succeeded in making it illegal for homeowners to lease solar systems. That is the most common use of solar power, leaving only the option of purchasing it, which is very costly upfront. States in the Northeast like Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey are far ahead of states in the South with rooftop solar panels for homes. I think if enough publicity is shed on this subject the utility companies will be forced to allow more competition which will be good for both consumers and the environment. So please spread the word, and with our help competition will be allowed. Once it is, prices for everything will drop and service should improve. As always thanks for reading and have a great day.
Sunshine State slow to warm up to solar power
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