The structure of the energy market in MISO is predominantly taken up by coal and natural gas at 39.21% and 27.50% respectively. Wind energy then takes up 17.05% while nuclear accounts for 14.26%. The rest of MISO’s market consists of 1.58% other sources (solar, hydro, diesel, etc.). Florida’s distribution however is slightly different, with 64.66% natural gas, 15.93% coal, 12.78% nuclear, and 6.54% from other sources. Just by looking at this number distribution it becomes blatantly clear how much more varied MISO is compared to Florida. While renewables across both RTOs are not one of the highest forms of production, MISO does make use of a large amount of wind production.
Florida has two main energy incentives that are both related to PV systems. First the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which gives tax incentives for both businesses and utilities. While this act was initially made with PV in mind, it also extends to wind and refined coal. In regard to PV however, consumers receive a 30% tax credit for their systems. The Florida Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency Act also goes to accomplish the same goals by giving PV systems rebates and tax credits. $4 per watt is given with a maximum amount being $20,000 for residential buildings, and $100,000 for commercial buildings.
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/solar_electricity/rebates.htm
http://www.psc.state.fl.us/Files/PDF/Publications/Reports/Electricgas/Statistics/2017.pdf
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