JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA has begun offering a new optional rate for customers who wish to invest in and participate in solar energy in Jacksonville.
With JEA's SolarSmart program, customers can choose to receive a percentage of their energy, from 1 percent to 100 percent, from the new program through the community solar program by JEA.
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The cost of the program can vary based on a number of factors, but a customer with an average account, who decides to participate at one percent will pay about $0.40 extra on their monthly bill; at 10 percent they will pay about $4 more per bill; 50 percent enrollment in JEA SolarSmart will increase their bill about $20.
JEA SolarSmart allows those who cannot install private solar to participate in renewable energy, including those in rental properties, multi-family housing apartments or condominiums, commercial tenants, and homeowners whose houses have insufficient sunlight exposure.
For more information, check out the JEA solar page. To sign up for SolarSmart, customers may call 904-665-6000.