Florida has an on again, off-again solar installation and energy efficiency rebate program and is behind the nation with offering solar incentives overall. Here are the details about the Florida Solar Initiative and the discounts available to Florida homes and businesses.
Florida Solar Incentives Summary
Rebate Type
Amount
Federal IRS Energy Tax Credit
30% of total solar installation value
Solar Power Installation Rebate
Varies by Utility; Up to $2 per watt
Solar Renewable Energy Credits SRECs
None
Property Tax Exemption
None
Sales Tax Exemption
100% exemption
State Tax Credit
None
Buy certified solar panel systems that qualify for Florida Rebates Save up to 60%; shop online to skip sales tax too. These home solar kits include every component needed for low-cost solar installation including solar panels, grid-ready inverter, roof racking, wiring, hardware, step-by-step instructions and even permit-ready engineering diagrams. Pre-engineered home solar kits are delivered to your door in two to three weeks and can be installed in one or two days.
List of Florida Solar Renewable Energy Efficiency Programs
Beaches Energy Services - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Beaches Energy Services - Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
Central Florida Gas - Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
City of Tallahassee Utilities - Energy Star Certified New Homes Rebate Program
City of Tallahassee Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
City of Tallahassee Utilities - Solar Water Heating Rebate
Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc - Energy Smart Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc - Energy Smart Solar Water Heater Rebate Program
Florida City Gas - Residential Energy Smart Rebate Program
Florida Power and Light - Residential Energy Efficiency Program
Florida Power and Light - Solar Rebate Program
Florida Public Utilities (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs
Florida Public Utilities - Residential HVAC Rebate Program
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - Solar Water Heating Rebate
Gainesville Regional Utilities - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Gainesville Regional Utilities - Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
Gainesville Regional Utilities - Solar-Electric (PV) System Rebate Program
Gulf Power - Residential Energy Efficiency EarthCents Program
Gulf Power - Solar PV Program
Gulf Power - Solar Thermal Water Heating Program
JEA - ShopSmart Residential Rebate Program
JEA - Solar Incentive Program
Kissimmee Utility Authority - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Kissimmee Utility Authority - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Lake Worth Utilities - Energy Conservation Rebate Program
Lake Worth Utilities - Residential Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
Lakeland Electric - Residential Conservation Rebate Program
New Smyrna Beach - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Ocala Utility Services - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Ocala Utility Services - Solar Hot Water Heating Rebate Program
Orlando Utilities Commission - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Progress Energy Florida - Home Energy Check Audit and Rebate Program
Progress Energy Florida - SunSense Solar Photovoltaics Rebate Program
Progress Energy Florida - SunSense Solar Water Heating with EnergyWise
Tampa Electric - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Tampa Electric - Solar Rebate Program
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