Lake Worth Utilities - Energy Conservation Rebate Program

February 03, 2014

Summary

The City of Lake Worth Utilities, in conjunction with Florida Municipal Power Agency, offers a variety of rebates to residential and commercial customers for upgrading to energy saving equipment. Rebates are available for the installation of energy efficiency air conditioners, heat pumps, clothes washers, dishwashers, programmable thermostats, refrigerators, freezers, and insulation. All equipment must be Energy Star rated to qualify for the rebates. Commercial customers are eligible for a limited number of rebates compared to residential customers. Some equipment must meet additional energy efficiency standards listed on the program web site. Rebate applications can be found on the program website and must be submitted to the utility, with a copy of the proof of purchase, within 90 days of the equipment purchase date. Rebates will be paid to customer in the form of a credit on customer’s monthly utility bill. Grants of up to $3,000 are also available to low-income customers. See details on the program web site.

Lake Worth Utilities customers are also eligible for a free energy savings kit. The kits contain one high-efficiency shower-head; two faucet aerators; weather-stripping for doors; insulation pads for switch and outlet covers; an air conditioner filter whistle; and an energy saving tips booklet. Interested customers should bring a copy of a utility bill to the Lake Worth Utilities administration building.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Florida
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.lakeworth.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={B994896A-C326-440C-B8BB-95E3810FCEBD}
Administrator: City of Lake Worth Utilities
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Lighting
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Building Insulation
  • Other EE
Incentive Amount: Residential
Energy Savings Kit: Free
AC/Heat Pump: $250
Clothes Washer: $100
Dishwasher: $75
Freezer: $100
Refrigerator: $100
Programmable Thermostat: $25
Room AC: $100
Insulation Upgrade: up to $300

Commercial
Commercial Lighting: up to $1,000
Insulation Upgrade: up to $1,000
/LED Exit Sign: $50
Maximum Incentive: Limit one of each type of equipment per customer account
Eligible System Size: Refrigerator/Freezer: must be a full-size (7.75 cubic feet or larger)
Equipment Requirements: All equipment must be Energy Star rated
Installation Requirements: AC/Heat Pump: must be installed by a State of Florida Certified Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Ventilation (HARV) or mechanical contractor
Refrigerator: Proof of removal or disposal of old refrigerator is required

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.