THE SHORT ANSWER
Lakeland Electric says customers must review and follow the agreement and that the selected contractor should help complete and comply with it. The utility still controls its own review. [1]
Create a responsibility matrix
List who prepares the equipment schedule, one-line, permit, inspection record, signed utility agreement and final closeout. Add due dates and submission references. “The installer handles it” is not enough for a homeowner trying to understand a delay.
Verify the regulated provider
Lakeland advises selecting a licensed dealer and installer. Florida DBPR provides the official license search for regulated contractors. [2] Match the legal business name and license information with the party shown on the contract and permit.
Keep signatures informed
Do not sign blank or incomplete utility forms. Ask why each authorization is needed, retain a copy and confirm that the equipment and capacity match the current design. A customer signature should not be used to approve an unknown future substitution.
Track the utility decision separately
A contractor can submit and respond, but cannot issue Lakeland Electric’s approval. Keep the utility reference, correction request and final authorization with the project. Escalate factual conflicts in writing before installation or energization.
Before your next conversation
- Assign every submission.
- Verify the contractor in DBPR.
- Keep completed signed copies.
- Track utility decisions separately.
Primary sources
- Lakeland Electric: Solar
Primary source reviewed September 11, 2026. Utility rules, rates, forms and project requirements remain subject to the current account, equipment and property review.
- Florida DBPR: Verify a Licensee
Primary source reviewed September 11, 2026. Utility rules, rates, forms and project requirements remain subject to the current account, equipment and property review.
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