Solar Quotes in Cape Coral, FL

If LCEC is your utility

• LCEC prohibits operating your system (except testing and inspection) before LCEC installs its bidirectional meter, and gives no credit for excess generation before then. You must submit an application and compliance form, interconnection agreement, proof of local inspection and an application fee. Source: https://www.lcec.net/wp-content/uploads/Guidelinesv2025.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
• Begin parallel operation only after receiving LCEC's Permission to Operate letter. Source: https://www.lcec.net/wp-content/uploads/HowtoParticipateintheNetMeteringProgramv2.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
• LCEC's Net Metering Rider (2026 tariff) carries excess kWh forward as a credit to the end of the calendar year, then pays it at the Cooperative's avoided purchase power cost for the prior year. Source: https://www.lcec.net/wp-content/uploads/Rate-Tariff-Sheet-2026.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)

A note on the federal tax credit

The federal residential clean energy credit (25D) doesn't apply to expenditures made after December 31, 2025. The IRS treats an expenditure as made when installation is completed. Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-for-modification-of-sections-25c-25d-25e-30c-30d-45l-45w-and-179d-under-public-law-119-21-139-stat-72-july-4-2025-commonly-known-as-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-obbb (accessed 2026-10-20). This page isn't tax advice.

Questions to ask

1. Is the LCEC application fee included in your price?
2. When do you expect LCEC permission to operate?

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