[State of Florida]
The Application for a rebate must be made within 90 days after the
purchase of the solar energy equipment.
NOTE: Rules are being developed for the solar rebate program and the most
recent draft is available at ENERGY ACT RULE DEVELOPMENT. Because the rules are still under development, the rules are not final and are subject to change.
■ A list of Florida Solar Contractors may be found at the Florida Solar Energy
Industries Association directory.
■ As part of the 2006 Florida Energy Act, the Solar Energy Systems Incentives
Program is providing rebates for purchase and installation of solar energy
systems in homes and businesses.
■ Any resident of Florida who purchases and installs a new solar energy
system from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2010, is eligible for a rebate
on a portion of the purchase price of that solar energy system. The system
must meet one of the following requirements:
■ Two kilowatts or larger for a solar photovoltaic system; or
■ A solar energy system that provides at least 50 percent of a building’s hot
water consumption for a solar thermal system; or
■ A solar thermal pool heater
Solar Photovoltaic System Incentive Qualifications
■ A solar photovoltaic system qualifies for a rebate if:
■ The system is installed by a state-licensed master electrician, electrical
contractor, or solar contractor.
■ The system complies with state interconnection standards as provided by
the commission.
■ The system complies with all applicable building codes as defined by the
local jurisdictional authority