Florida § 288.041 - Solar energy industry; legislative findings and policy; promotional activities.
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§ 288.041. Solar energy industry; legislative findings and policy; promotional activities.
(1) It is hereby found and declared that: (a) The solar energy industry in this state has been a leader in the nation in the manufacture, supply, and delivery of solar energy systems. (b) The use of solar energy in this state has been demonstrated to save conventional energy sources. (c) The solar energy industry offers the prospect for improved economic welfare of this state through creation of jobs, increased energy security, and enhancing the quality of the environment of this state. (d) Through helping to provide for a clean environment and healthy economy, the solar energy industry contributes to the continued growth and development of the tourist industry of this state. (2) It is the policy of this state to promote, stimulate, develop, and advance the growth of the solar energy industry in this state. (3) By January 15 of each year, the Department of Environmental Protection shall report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the impact of the solar energy industry on the economy of this state and shall make any recommendations on initiatives to further promote the solar energy industry as the Department of Environmental Protection deems appropriate.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 288.041 ("Solar energy industry; legislative findings and policy; promotional activities.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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