What if you could cut your FPL bill in Mims without putting a single panel on your roof? If you have been eyeing solar but want something simple and flexible, community solar may be your best next step. In this guide, you will learn how FPL’s SolarTogether works, what it costs, how savings show up on your bill, and whether it fits your home or rental. Let’s dive in.
What is FPL SolarTogether?
FPL SolarTogether is a community solar program that lets you subscribe to a share of FPL’s off-site solar energy centers. You pay a fixed monthly subscription charge and receive a monthly bill credit based on the solar your share generates. There is no equipment on your home, and Renewable Energy Certificates for your share are retired on your behalf. You keep your normal FPL rate plan.
You can learn the basics and see current notices on the official program page for FPL’s SolarTogether program.
How charges and credits work
Your subscription charge is a fixed $6.76 per kW you subscribe. Your monthly credit is based on actual solar production and a published credit schedule. After the program’s extension, the year-one credit was set at 3.6 cents per kWh and increases 1.5 percent annually.
Because production varies with weather and seasons, your monthly credits will change month to month. Savings show up when your credits exceed your subscription charge. Over time, the schedule is designed to produce net savings for many subscribers, but your results depend on your usage, subscription size, and solar output. For the current schedule and terms, see FPL’s SolarTogether FAQs and credit details.
Availability in Mims today
Mims is within FPL’s service territory, so eligible FPL customers here can participate when capacity is open. As of 2025, FPL notes that SolarTogether is at capacity and the waitlist is closed. Check the SolarTogether enrollment page periodically for openings or new capacity.
If you are unsure whether your address is served by FPL, you can confirm service coverage for Brevard County communities using this Florida service territory database.
Who is a good fit?
- You want solar benefits without installing rooftop panels.
- You are a renter or condo owner who cannot install equipment.
- You prefer low commitment and the ability to transfer if you move within FPL territory.
- You are focused on steady, modest bill reductions over time.
SunAssist for qualifying households
FPL’s SunAssist option is built for eligible low-income customers and is designed to provide immediate savings. Published examples show a subscription charge of $5.57 per kW and a credit of $6.27 per kW, with an example average savings around $50 per year. Preapproval is based on participation in programs like LIHEAP, EHEAP, or WAP.
If you think you may qualify, start with the SunAssist FAQs and details.
Eligibility, enrollment, and limits
To enroll, you need an active FPL account with at least 12 months of usage data. Subscriptions are first come, first served, and there is typically a cap tied to a percentage of your usage. Subscriptions are sold in 1 kW increments.
If you move within FPL territory, you can transfer your subscription to your new home. You can reduce your subscription at any time, but refunds are not offered. If you unsubscribe, you generally cannot re-enroll for 12 months, and only if capacity is available.
How it appears on your bill
You will see two line items: the subscription charge and the subscription credit. In months with strong solar output, credits may exceed the charge, which lowers your total bill. In months with lower production, the net benefit may be smaller. The timing of your first credits and projected savings is shown during enrollment.
Pros and cons for Mims residents
Pros
- No rooftop installation or maintenance, available to homeowners and renters.
- Clear line items on your bill and the ability to transfer if you move within FPL territory.
- SunAssist offers immediate savings for qualifying households.
Cons
- Capacity is limited and the waitlist may be closed at times.
- Savings vary by month and are not instant for every subscriber.
- Unsubscribing limits re-enrollment, and refunds are not provided.
Buyers and sellers: home value and taxes
Because SolarTogether does not put equipment on your property, it does not create an installed asset or change property tax assessments like rooftop systems might. Florida’s property tax exemption for renewable energy devices applies to installed equipment, not community subscriptions. You can review the statute here: Florida Statute 196.182.
If you are comparing rooftop ownership to a subscription, research shows owner-owned PV systems have often been associated with a sale price premium, while subscriptions and third-party owned systems typically do not show the same premium. See the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s analysis on PV home-sale price premiums.
Program oversight in Florida
FPL’s SolarTogether structure and credit schedule have been reviewed and approved by the Florida Public Service Commission as part of broader rate settlements and program filings. You can see docket materials and agenda references on the PSC site, including this PSC agenda document referencing SolarTogether.
Step-by-step: how to get started
- Confirm your service: Make sure your Mims home has FPL service. If you do, create or log in to your FPL account and watch the SolarTogether page for enrollment updates.
- Check SunAssist eligibility: If you participate in LIHEAP, EHEAP, WAP, or similar programs, you may be preapproved for SunAssist, which is designed for immediate savings.
- Size your subscription: During enrollment, FPL will help you estimate the right kW size based on your usage, along with projected charges, credits, and timing.
- If you receive housing assistance: HUD guidance helps many voucher or HUD-assisted households access community solar without rent or utility allowance penalties, but confirm with your housing authority. Review the federal overview on community solar and utility allowances.
- Keep records: Save your estimates and any enrollment communications so you can compare actual credits and charges later.
Ready to align your home plans with smart, local energy choices? For neighborhood-level advice on how solar considerations fit your buy or sell timeline in Mims, reach out to Pamela Jo Myers for thoughtful, broker-led guidance.
FAQs
How does FPL SolarTogether lower a Mims home’s bill?
- You pay a fixed subscription charge per kW and receive monthly credits based on your share of solar production, and your bill goes down when credits exceed the charge.
Is SolarTogether open for enrollment in Mims right now?
- As of 2025, FPL notes the program is at capacity and the waitlist is closed, so you should check the program page periodically for new openings.
How much can a typical Mims household save with SolarTogether?
- Savings vary with your usage, subscription size, and solar output, and while credits rise over time by a set schedule, net savings are not guaranteed for every household.
What is SunAssist and who qualifies in Mims?
- SunAssist is FPL’s low-income option with published rates designed for immediate savings, and eligibility is based on participation in programs like LIHEAP, EHEAP, or WAP.
Will a SolarTogether subscription affect my property taxes or resale?
- Community subscriptions do not add equipment to your home, so they generally do not change property tax assessments, and they typically do not add a sale price premium like owner-owned rooftop systems can.
