TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) - Thursday, opponents of the solar energy initiative put together a group of environmentalists, the Green Party of Florida, republicans, and libertarians to vote "no" on this campaign.
The critics of the major amendment that was on the ballot last week feel it would limit rooftop energy choices, reduce competition and further expand the monopoly powers of the state's giant utilities.
Supporters of Amendment 1 said the claims by opponents are simply not true.
Instead, they believe the intent of the amendment is to protect the right for Floridians to generate their own solar electricity while ensuring the government continues to have a role that protects consumers against unfair subsidies.
