If you can't beat 'em, join 'em?

Even as FPL is asking for another rate increase, they're also offering a way for us to save money now and in the long-term. Green technology. Solar energy. Hardly an endangered resource, at least for the next billion years or so. Sure to help lower your electric bill.

FPL is currently offering a rebate program for customers installing solar panels or solar water heaters. They have a pool of 9 million dollars available, on a first come-first serve basis.

Here's where you can get info about the requirements and how to apply for the rebate.