Commercial Electric Rebates

Florida Public Utilities offers residential electric rebates for businesses to help offset the cost of making energy efficient upgrades.

Commercial Heating and Cooling Efficiency Upgrade Program

Jumpstart your HVAC energy-savings with up to a $100 rebate when you:

  • Replace your current system with a high-efficiency heat pump or air conditioning system
  • Install a new high-efficiency heat pump or air conditioning system
Commercial Heating & Cooling Efficiency Upgrade Program:

Commercial Chiller Upgrade Program

Upgrade to energy efficient industrial chillers and earn rebates on each kWh saved!

Commercial Chiller Upgrade Program

Commercial Exterior & Interior Lighting Program

Enjoy bright lights and earn per kWh rebates when upgrading to LED lights and energy efficent control system upgrades!

Commercial Exterior & Interior Lighting Program

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Rebate Amounts:

Commercial Rebate Amounts
Appliance Type Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive
Type 1 - Heat Pump Replacing Resistance Heat $100 $75
Type 2 - Heat Pump Replacement $100 $25
Type 3 - Air Conditioner Replacement $100 $25
Type 4 - New Heat Pump or Air Conditioner $100 $25

In order to be eligible for a rebate, the commercial customer must:

  • Replace existing equipment with—or install—a new heat pump (AHRI rating only) or central air conditioning system with a minimum rating of 15.0 SEER
  • Be the owner of the residence, which must be located in FPU’s electric service area
  • Have a ducted HVAC system
  • Submit a signed rebate application to FPUC within one year of the installation date
  • Dealer incentive will be paid to the contractor for the purchase and installation of a qualifying unit once the commercial rebate is approved

Additional Details:

  • For a new heat pump installed or a heat pump being replaced, the maximum supplemental strip heating physically contained in the system shall not exceed 2 kW per nominal ton. On a system of less than 2.5 tons, a 5 kW heat strip will be allowed
  • For a heat pump using supplemental strip heating, a two-stage indoor thermostat is required
  • If replacing a straight cooling system, the residence cannot have oil or electric resistance as the primary heat source
  • The customer and/or contractor must attest that the heat pump or air conditioner installation meets all required codes and standards. FPU accepts no liability for the installation

Commercial Chiller Upgrade Program:

Upgrade existing water-cooled centrifugal chillers, water-cooled scroll or screw chillers, and air-cooled electric chillers—and qualify for up to $175 per kW of additional savings above the minimum efficiency levels!

The minimum qualifications for efficiency are as follows:

Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chillers:

  • Under 150 tons = 0.65 kW/ton with a 5.4 COP
  • 150 – 300 tons = 0.60 kW/ton with a 5.9 COP
  • Over 300 tons = 0.56 kW/ton with a 6.3 COP

Water-Cooled Scroll or Screw Chillers:

  • Under 150 tons = 0.72 kW/ton with a 4.9 COP
  • 150 – 300 tons = 0.66 kW/ton with a 5.3 COP
  • Over 300 tons = 0.59 kW/ton with a 5.9 COP

Air-Cooled Electric Chillers (any size):

  • Any size = 1.17 kW/ton with a 3.0 COPP

In order to be eligible for a rebate, the commercial customer must:

  • Be the owner of the business, which must be located in FPU’s electric service area
  • Submit a signed rebate application to FPUC within one year of the installation date

Additional Details:

The customer must send a project proposal to FPU. An FPU Representative will then schedule an on-site inspection both before and after the installation.

Commercial Reflective Roof Program:

Convert your existing roof to a cool roof or install a new cool roof using Energy Star materials — and qualify for a rebate!

Rebate Amounts: 

  • $0.075 per square foot for new roofs on an existing or new building
  • $0.325 per square foot for converting an existing roof to a cool roof

In order to be eligible for a rebate, the commercial customer must: 

  • Be the owner of the business, which must be located in FPU’s electric service area
  • Submit a signed rebate application to FPU within one year of the installation date

Additional Details:

  • The roof must cover air-conditioned space
  • The roofing material must be Energy Star certified
  • The customer must send a project proposal to FPU. An FPU Representative will then schedule an on-site inspection both before and after the installation.

Call 888.220.9356 and schedule your on-site inspection to get started!