Amendment 1 “Rights of Electricity Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choices”

Ballot Summary: This amendment establishes a right under Florida’s constitution for consumers to own or lease solar equipment installed on their property to generate electricity for their own use. State and local governments shall retain their abilities to protect consumer rights and public health, safety and welfare and to ensure that consumers who do not choose to install solar are not required to subsidize the costs of backup power and electric grid access to those who do. The following are some of the groups that have financially supported Political Action Committees that support or oppose the amendment and/or come out publicly in favor or against the amendment.