Florida Public Utilities - Solar Rebate Program

January 06, 2016

Summary

Solar Photovoltaic Rebates

Note: Solar photovoltaic rebates for 2015 have been exhausted.

Florida Public Utilities offers a $2.00 per watt rebate for solar photovoltaic systems with a maximum rebate of $5000. In order to be eligible for a rebate, the purchase/installation must:
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved
Installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and manufacturer’s instructions
Approved by the local building department to the extent required by code and/or ordinance or any substitute certifying laboratory, agency or similar authority

Site selection is subject to FPU approval. Interested customers must contact FPU at 888.220.9356 to schedule a pre-installation inspection. Once approved for installation, customers will have 90 days to have their photovoltaic system installed and provide needed documentation. Excess power generated from your solar photovoltaic technology will be purchased by FPU.

Solar Water Heater Rebates

Florida Public Utilities offers a $200 rebate for solar hot water systems. In order to be eligible for a rebate, the purchase/installation must:

Be approved by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Feature an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved controller, if one is necessary
Be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the manufacturer’s instructions
Be approved by the local building department to the extent required by code and/or ordinance or any substitute certifying laboratory, agency or similar authority
Feature new equipment and not involve any used or relocated equipment
The customer must be the owner of the premise, which must be located in FPU’s electric service area

Participants must have a south, east or west-facing roof area that is not shaded. (The same non-shaded restriction also applies to a ground-mounted system). Site selection is subject to FPU approval. Interested customers must contact FPU at 888.220.9356 to schedule a pre-installation inspection. Once approved for installation, customers will have 90 days to have their photovoltaic system installed and provide needed documentation to FPU

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Florida
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.fpuc.com/electric/commercial/solar-rebates/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat Solar Photovoltaics
Incentive Amount:	Solar PV: $2.00 per watt, up to $5,000 Solar Water Heaters: $200

Incentives

This program has 2 incentives

Technologies:	Solar Photovoltaics
Sectors:	Commercial, Residential
Parameters:	The incentive is 2.00 $/W, The incentive has a minimum of $5000.00

Technologies:	Solar Water Heat
Sectors:	Commercial, Residential
Parameters:	The incentive is 200.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name:	Florida Public Utilities
Address:
Phone:	(888) 220-9356

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.