May 12, 2009
Updated May 24, 2009
The Florida Legislature ended its 2009 Legislative Session on Friday, May
8. Even though the Florida Legislature failed to adopt a Renewable
Portfolio Standard (RPS), the Florida solar industry received welcome news when
our state lawmakers took advantage of federal stimulus dollars to provide much
needed funding for the solar rebate program as well as other energy programs
that will benefit the solar industry.
Florida’s budget for the 2009–2010 FY was approved by the Florida
Legislature on Friday, May 8, 2009. The budget will be sent to the Governor for
final action. The Governor has line item veto authority on budget items. All
funding provided for in the budget for renewable energy comes from the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Absolutely no general revenue dollars
were allocated.
There are two sources of money. Click here to read more.
