Florida Energy Saver Program (FDACS) — expected to launch
Florida's electrification and whole-home efficiency rebate tracks. The portal takes registrations for launch notification, not applications.
Program detailsFlorida home energy costs & incentives
The rebates are still pending, but Florida's two solar tax breaks are real, permanent and easy to lose on a technicality.
Prices pulled August 16, 2026
What energy costs here
15.24¢
per kWh, residential electricity
12% below the national average of 17.3¢. 29th most expensive of 51.
Up 28% since 2021 (6.4% a year), against 27% nationally.
$2.46
per therm, residential natural gas
$25.48 per thousand cubic feet, 2025 annual. National average $1.48/therm.
Up 11% since 2021 (2.7% a year).
Heat pump vs. gas furnace — Heat pump favored
Florida's electricity-to-gas price ratio works out at 1.8-to-1. At these prices a heat pump should cost less to run than a gas furnace across the heating season, before counting the air conditioning it also replaces.
Below roughly 3.5-to-1 a heat pump usually wins on running cost; above roughly 5-to-1 a furnace may be cheaper through winter. How that comparison works · run it with these rates
State averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (electricity, gas), pulled 2026-08-16. Real bills vary substantially by utility within a state, and by rate plan within a utility — check a recent bill for your own numbers before relying on any of this. The heat pump verdict above follows from these averages, so it moves if your rates differ.
What's different in Florida
Florida's federally funded rebates run through the Florida Energy Saver Program at the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Both tracks — the electrification one and the whole-home efficiency one — are described as expected to launch, with the portal collecting profiles so it can email you when applications open. That is the accurate status. Register if you want the notification; do not plan a project around it.
What is already law is better than most states get. Solar equipment is exempt from Florida sales and use tax under Section 212.08(7)(hh) — but read the fine print, because the exemption applies to components certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center. Equipment that is not on that certified list is not covered. Ask your installer to confirm the specific components qualify before you sign, not after.
Separately, Section 193.624 keeps a residential renewable energy device out of your assessed value — the just value attributable to the device "may not be considered" when the property is assessed. In a state where property insurance and taxes already dominate the cost of owning a home, adding solar without adding to your assessment is a substantial and permanent benefit.
Because Florida cools rather than heats, the heat pump conversation here is different from the rest of the country. You almost certainly already have one — a central air conditioner and a heat pump are nearly the same machine. The upgrade decision is about efficiency rating, sizing and duct leakage, not about switching fuels. Duct work in a hot attic is often the higher-return project.
Check with the administrator before you sign anything. Program budgets run out, terms change without notice, and most require approval before work starts — a rebate you apply for afterwards is usually a rebate you don't get. Treat this page as a starting point for your own call, not as confirmation that you qualify. We last checked these programs on August 16, 2026.
Florida programs
Solar energy systems sales and use tax exemption
Section 212.08(7)(hh), F.S. Applies to components certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center — confirm your specific equipment is on the certified list.
Program detailsRenewable energy device property tax exclusion
Section 193.624, F.S. The value attributable to a residential renewable energy source device is not counted in the home's assessed value.
Program detailsThe federal position — the same everywhere
- Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D)Ended
Ended. No credit for expenditures made after 31 December 2025.
- Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C)Ended
Ended. No credit for property placed in service after 31 December 2025.
Full detail, sources and changelog on the national incentive tracker.
Where to check for your address
- FDACS — Florida Energy Saver Program
- Florida Department of Revenue — Sales tax incentives
- Florida Statutes 193.624 — Renewable energy source devices
- DSIRE — search state, local and utility programs by ZIP
- ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder
- U.S. DOE — Home Energy Rebates, by state
Your own utility is worth checking separately — utility rebates are often the largest remaining incentive and rarely appear in any central listing.
Not tax advice
Everything here is general information gathered from public sources. It is not tax, financial or engineering advice, and it cannot account for your utility, your income, your equipment or your return. Energy prices are state averages that move; program terms and budgets change without notice. Confirm anything you plan to budget around directly with the program administrator, your utility and a licensed professional before you commit money.
If you find something on this page that is out of date, tell us at minchangyi@me.com and we will correct it.
Run the numbers for your house
These open with Florida's average rates already filled in. Correct them from a recent bill before you rely on the result — state averages hide a lot of variation between utilities.
Guides behind these numbers
- Heat Pump vs. Gas Furnace: The Real 2026 Cost ComparisonUpfront cost, operating cost, and total cost of ownership for heat pumps vs. gas furnaces in 2026 — with the trade-offs most guides skip.HVAC · 6 min read
- The Gas-to-Heat-Pump Rebate Is Gone. The Electric-to-Heat-Pump One Isn't.DOE Program Notice 26-2 removed fuel switching from the HEAR rebates. Here's exactly what changed, who is still eligible, and what to do if your project is already underway.HVAC · 6 min read
- How to Tell If Your HVAC System Is Properly Sized (Manual J Explained)An oversized or undersized HVAC system wastes money and comfort. Here's what proper sizing means and how to know if yours is right.HVAC · 4 min read
- Insulation vs. HVAC Upgrades: Which Should You Prioritize First?Before spending on a new HVAC system, it's often smarter to fix your home's envelope first. Here's how to decide the right order.HVAC · 3 min read
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