Would people have the same reaction if it were solar tech, nuclear?
Florida has done a lot to minimize home solar for example.
In what way? A quick Google search led me to reasonable rules. Maybe not as lax as I would like (they require it to be connected to the grid and feed power back) but I didn't see anything overly onerous.
how much do you suppose that costs?
[1] https://solarcalculatorhq.com/guides/solar-panel-cost-by-reg...
Requiring a grid connection doesn’t impact every install equally but it was specifically there to subsidize grid operators at the expense of people who would have happily done without. Further if you are required to connect to the grid then having a system capable of 24/365 independent operation isn’t nearly as cost efficient.
It’s those kinds of issues that slowed adoption. Requiring all contractors to be licensed by Florida on the surface doesn’t seem like an issue, but it increased prices.
In 2026 it’s not necessarily that bad, but 2016 was a meaningfully different story.
Shouldn't that also have 2nd (etc) order effects like reducing house fires and other fuck ups from installations by people who reckon they can do the job correctly, but actually can't?
Installation costs where I am at are 50% higher, still require a permit, and I get 75% of market rate for my generated power. So, Floridians complaining about their onerous regulations irk me.
You can compare various states here: https://irecusa.org/solar-licensing-database/