Commercial Electric Rebates
Florida Public Utilities offers commercial electric rebates for businesses to help offset the cost of making energy-efficiency 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 Rebate Amounts | ||
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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!